Lin Zhu | Image Technology | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Lin Zhu | Image Technology | Best Researcher Award

Shanghai Chest Hospital, China

Dr. Lin Zhu is a postdoctoral researcher and attending doctor at the Radiology Department of Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University. Her research is centered on radiology and oncology, with a particular emphasis on tumorigenicity, advanced imaging technologies, AI-assisted diagnostic imaging, quantitative image analysis, and molecular nanoimaging in the context of tumor microenvironments. She has published 9 first-author SCI papers and has served as principal investigator (PI) on four funded research projects.

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Doctor of Medicine (Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology)
    Heidelberg University Clinic, Heidelberg University, Germany
    Sept. 2018 – Feb. 2022
    Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Mark O. Wielpütz MHBA and Prof. Hans-Ulrich Kauczor

  • Master of Medicine (Medical Imaging and Nuclear Medicine)
    Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
    Sept. 2013 – June 2016
    Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Hong Yu

  • Bachelor of Medicine (Medical Imaging)
    School of Medicine, Southeast University, China
    Sept. 2007 – June 2012

Professional Experience 💼

  • Postdoctoral Researcher
    Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, China
    Feb. 2022 – Present

  • Training Radiologist
    Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, China
    Aug. 2016 – July 2018

  • Training Radiologist
    The Fifth People’s Hospital of Shanghai, Fudan University, China
    July 2012 – July 2013

  • Clinical Practice (Internship)
    Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University, China
    June 2011 – June 2012

Research Interests 🔬

  • Tumorigenicity and tumor microenvironment

  • Advanced and AI-assisted imaging techniques

  • Quantitative imaging analysis

  • Molecular nanoimaging for cancer diagnostics

  • Multimodal radiological imaging for lung cancer and lymphoma

  • Imaging biomarkers in oncology

Awards and Honors🏆✨

While specific named awards are not listed, notable professional achievements include:

  • Published 9 SCI-indexed papers as first author

  • Principal Investigator of 4 research projects

  • Speaker at major international conferences, including:

    • European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2018 & 2020

    • Chinese Congress of Radiology (CCR) 2016 & 2022

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Lin Zhu exemplifies a dynamic and highly accomplished medical imaging expert with extensive international research and clinical experience. Her multidisciplinary approach, combining diagnostic radiology with molecular imaging and artificial intelligence, positions her as a leading researcher in the field of thoracic oncology imaging. Her work bridges foundational biological research with state-of-the-art diagnostic practices, contributing meaningfully to advancements in precision medicine and personalized cancer care.

Publications 📚

  1. 🐭 µCT in Muco-obstructive Lung Disease
    Zhu L., et al.
    American Journal of Physiology – Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology, 2022, 322(3):L401–L411.
    🔬 Topic: Neutrophil elastase in mouse lung disease


  2. 🫁 MRI vs. CT for Lung Nodule Detection in COPD
    Li Q, Zhu L, et al.
    Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging, 2023, 5(2):e220176.
    🧠 Topic: MRI as a diagnostic tool compared to CT


  3. 🧬 miR-629 & Lung Cancer Tumorigenesis
    Zhu L, et al.
    Cancer Biomarkers, 2020.
    🧪 Topic: PI3K/AKT pathway & FOXO1 targeting


  4. 🦠 Primary Pulmonary Lymphoepithelial Carcinoma
    Nie K, Zhu L, et al.
    Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2023.
    🩺 Topic: Rare lung cancer subtype prognosis


  5. 🧫 RasGRP4 in Lymphoma Growth
    Zhu L, et al.
    Cell Communication and Signaling, 2019, 17(1), 92.
    🔬 Topic: Oncogene role in B-cell lymphoma


  6. 🧬 miR-101 and Pancreatic Cancer Suppression
    Zhu L, et al.
    Cancer Biomarkers, 2018, 23(2):301–309.
    🧠 Topic: STMN1 targeting to suppress proliferation


  7. 🩻 Ultrasound/CT + CA125 for Ovarian Tumors
    Zhu L, et al.
    Minerva Medica, 2018, 109(6):489–491.
    🧪 Topic: Combined diagnostic method


  8. 📊 TIMP-2 Expression in Lung Cancer
    Zhu L, et al.
    PLOS ONE, 2015, 10(4):e0124230.
    🔍 Topic: Meta-analysis on tumor prognosis


  9. 🔬 PET/CT in Small Cell Lung Cancer
    Nie K, Zhu L, et al.
    J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol, 2019, 63(1):84–93


  10. 💉 Serum Angiopoietin-Like Protein 2 as Biomarker
    Chen Y, Zhu L, et al.
    Clin Lab, 2017, 63(1):59–65


  11. 🧠 CT Phenotyping in Pulmonary Lymphoma
    Chen Y, Zhu L, et al.
    J Thorac Dis, 2018, 10(11):6040–6049


  12. 🐭 µCT Monitoring of Neutrophil Elastase Deficiency
    Zhu L, et al.
    ECR 2020 – Book of Abstracts, Insights Imaging, 2020, 11(Suppl 1):34


  13. 🧠 Lung Cancer Imaging & Treatment Methods
    Zhu L, et al.
    Int. J. Med. Radiology, 2018, 41(06):641–645


  14. 🧬 String Beads Sign in Small Cell Lung Cancer
    Xiao YX, Zhu L, et al.
    Journal of Practical Radiology, 2016
    🧠 DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-1671.2016.01.001


  15. 🫁 CT Signs of Peripheral Small Cell Lung Cancer
    Xiao YX, Zhu L, et al.
    Journal of Practical Radiology, 2016
    🩻 DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-1671.2016.01.001


Lin Chen | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lin Chen | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Xi’an Jiaotong University, China

Prof. Lin Chen is a rising academic leader in the field of Materials Science and Engineering, with a focus on thermal protection coatings under extreme environments. With a prolific publishing record and multiple high-impact contributions to both fundamental and applied materials research, Prof. Chen has quickly established himself as a key figure in aerospace-related materials innovation. His work bridges theoretical design and practical application, contributing significantly to the development and successful deployment of advanced coating systems in China’s aerospace sector.

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering,
    Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTU)July 2020

Professional Experience 💼

  • Associate Professor, School of Materials Science and Engineering, XJTU — Present

  • Assistant Professor, Xi’an Jiaotong University — November 2020 – Present

  • Selected as an A-Class Young Talent at XJTU — 2020

  • Research supported by the National Postdoctoral Innovation Talent Support Program2021

Research Interests 🔬

Prof. Chen’s research primarily addresses the mechanical design and durability of thermal protection coatings, with emphasis on:

  • Stress-induced coating failure in oxide scales

  • Development of ultra-high-temperature, long-life coatings

  • Application of protective coatings in extreme aerospace engine environments, including high chamber pressure, high velocity, and elevated gas temperatures

  • Performance assessment through ground testing and design life validation

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • A-Class Young Talents Program, Xi’an Jiaotong University — 2020

  • National Postdoctoral Innovation Talent Support Program2021

  • Three National Natural Science Foundation projects (as PI)

  • Key project from National Defense Science and Technology Laboratory

  • Seven collaborative projects with China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)

  • Publications Achievements:

    • 25 papers as first or corresponding author

    • Featured in Nature Biomedical Engineering and a Nature cover article

    • Two ESI Highly Cited Papers

    • Most-cited paper: 232+ citations

    • Total citations: 2,000+

    • H-index: 21

Conclusion🌟

Prof. Lin Chen exemplifies the next generation of materials scientists with a sharp focus on real-world challenges in thermal protection for aerospace applications. With his extensive publication record, competitive grant leadership, and successful industry collaborations, he has already made impactful strides in the materials community. His role in advancing high-performance coatings that withstand extreme conditions has not only contributed to academic knowledge but also enhanced the reliability and endurance of aerospace systems. He is a promising and influential scholar in China’s high-tech innovation landscape.

Publications 📚

📄 Article (Open Access)
🔬 High entropy engineering boosts thermo-mechanical properties of rare-earth tantalates: Influences of cocktail effects
👤 Luyang Zhang, Lin Chen, Jiankun Wang, Yanhui Chu, Jing Feng
📰 Journal of Materiomics, 2025
📈 Citations: 1


📄 Article
🔥 Promoting Yb₂Si₂O₇ environmental barrier coatings for service at 1425 °C
👤 Lin Chen, Shuwen Li, Chang-Jiu Li, Guanjun Yang
📰 Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 2025
📈 Citations: 1


📄 Article
🛡️ A4Ta2O9 (A=Ca, Mg) tantalate as novel thermal barrier coatings materials with superior CMAS resistance
👤 Luyang Zhang, Keren Luo, Lin Chen, Baihui Li, Jing Feng
📰 Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 2025
📈 Citations: 1


📄 Article (Open Access)
🏗️ Thermal/mechanical properties of cordierite synthesized using coal gangue as a refractory material
👤 Guangmao Yan, Lin Chen, Qingwei Jiang, Zulai Li, Jing Feng
📰 International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology, 2025
📈 Citations: 0


📄 Article (Open Access)
💥 Reactive self-consumption strategy to suppress SiO₂ phase transition-induced cracking
👤 Lin Chen, Shuwen Li, Chang-Jiu Li, Qiang Zhang, Guanjun Yang
📰 Journal of Advanced Ceramics, 2025
📈 Citations: 0


📄 Article
🧪 Suppressing the oxygen-ionic conductivity and promoting the phase stability of high-entropy rare earth niobates via Ta substitution
👤 Mengdi Gan, Liping Lai, Jiankun Wang, Jing Feng, Xiaoyun Yu Chong
📰 Journal of Materials Science and Technology, 2025
📈 Citations: 17


📄 Article (Open Access)
🔍 Nanomechanical properties of RENbO₄ (RE = La, Gd, Dy, Y, Yb) ceramics: A nanoindentation study
👤 Xiang Jiang, Lin Chen, Di Zhang, Guiyu Xue, Jing Feng
📰 Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 2025
📈 Citations: 0


📄 Article
⚙️ Exceptional abrasion and corrosion resistance of NiCoCrAlY/Al₂O₃ blade tip abrasive coatings up to 1000 °C by laser cladding
👤 Lin Chen, Yuhao Xie, Chang-Jiu Li, Guanjun Yang
📰 Surface and Coatings Technology, 2025
📈 Citations: 1


📄 Article
🧱 Optimizations of thermal and mechanical properties of Al₁₋ₓMₓTaO₄ (M=Ga and Co) ceramics for thermal/environmental barrier coatings
👤 Luyang Zhang, Lin Chen, Yuxuan Zhang, Jiang Tian, Jing Feng
📰 Ceramics International, 2025
📈 Citations: 0


📄 Article
🌡️ Durable GdTaO₄/YSZ double-ceramic-layer thermal barrier coatings against ultrahigh-temperature thermal shock
👤 Guanjun Yang, Lin Chen
📰 Ceramics International, 2025
📈 Citations: 0


Tejinder Singh Lakhwani | Healthcare | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Tejinder Singh Lakhwani | Healthcare | Best Researcher Award

Research Scholar at Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, India

Dr. Tejinder Singh Lakhwani is a researcher in Decision Sciences and Operations with expertise in healthcare logistics, drone delivery systems, IoT integration, and fuzzy systems. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at the School of Management and Entrepreneurship (SME), IIT Jodhpur, focusing on intelligent and sustainable healthcare logistics using IoT and drone-based technologies. His academic journey spans mechanical engineering, operations research, and decision sciences, with consistent academic excellence and contributions in interdisciplinary research. He is a prolific scholar with numerous journal articles, conference presentations, and book chapters to his name.

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Decision Sciences and Operations
    SME, IIT Jodhpur (2020 – 2025)
    CGPA: 7.73
    Thesis: Mobility in Blood Supply Management using IoT paradigm

  • M.Tech. in Operations Research
    NIT Durgapur (2018 – 2020)
    CGPA: 7.92
    Thesis: An analysis on Dombi Neutrosophic and m-Polar Pythagorean Fuzzy Graphs with properties

  • B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
    RGPV University (2012 – 2016)
    CGPA: 7.92

Professional Experience 💼

  • Participated in various workshops including:

    • Gender Bias and Stereotyping (TEQIP-III Workshop, NIT Durgapur, 2019)

    • Gender Equality and Women Rights (NIT Durgapur, 2019)

    • Navigating PhD and Beyond (ACS Society, IIT Jodhpur, 2025)

  • Proficient in academic research, teaching, LATEX typesetting, and consulting

  • Skills include Python, MATLAB, and LaTeX, with focus on Supply Chain Management

  • Involved in multiple international conferences with presentations on drone logistics, tokenization in supply chains, and multi-modal healthcare routing

Research Interests 🔬

  • Drone-based healthcare logistics and optimization

  • IoT and AI integration in blood supply chain management

  • Fuzzy and neutrosophic graph theory applications

  • Multi-modal logistics, decision sciences, and supply chain modeling

  • Ant colony and hybrid metaheuristic algorithms

  • Sustainability and resilience in medical logistics systems

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Gold Medalist in B.E. (Mechanical Engineering), RGPV University (2016)

  • Gold Medalist in M.Tech. (Operations Research), NIT Durgapur (2020)

  • MHRD Fellowship for M.Tech. studies (2018)

  • MoE Doctoral Fellowship for Ph.D. studies (2020)

  • Junior Scientist Award from Madhya Pradesh Government (2006)

  • Qualified GATE in 2017 and 2018 with scores of 380 and 540 respectively

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Tejinder Singh Lakhwani is an emerging academic and research professional whose work integrates technology, healthcare, and operations research. His contributions to drone and IoT-based blood delivery systems demonstrate a commitment to real-world, impactful problem-solving. With multiple awards, gold medals, and a growing portfolio of high-impact publications and presentations, he stands out as a thought leader in the space of sustainable and intelligent logistics systems. His interdisciplinary expertise and ongoing Ph.D. research are shaping the future of smart healthcare supply chains.

Publications 📚

1️⃣ 🛰️ Healthcare Logistics (IoT & Drone):

  • Beyond numbers: A novel IoT and drone framework for enhancing healthcare logistics
    📰 Discover Health Systems, Vol. 4, 2025


2️⃣ 🚁 Blood Bag Deliveries & Emergencies:

  • Revolutionizing healthcare logistics: The strategic role of drone technology in blood bag deliveries for remote and emergency care
    📰 Journal of Transport and Health, Vol. 42, 2025
    🔗 doi: 10.1016/j.jth.2025.102053


3️⃣ 🏦 Banking & Fuzzy Models:

  • Navigating uncertainty: Leveraging fuzzy queuing models to revolutionize customer experience in banking
    📰 Fuzzy Economic Review, Vol. 29, No. 1, 2024
    🔗 doi: 10.25102/fer.2024.01.04


4️⃣ 🔗 Fuzzy Graph Theory:

  • Some operations on Dombi neutrosophic graph
    📰 Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Humanized Computing, Vol. 13, pp. 425–443, 2022


 

 

 

Kyung-Hyune Rhee | Information Security | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Kyung-Hyune Rhee | Information Security | Best Researcher Award

Professor Emeritus at Pukyong National University, South Sudan

Professor Kyung-Hyune Rhee is a renowned academic and researcher in computer engineering, specializing in information security and blockchain applications. As Professor Emeritus at Pukyong National University, he has led critical advancements in cybersecurity, policy development, and technology education in South Korea. With a strong foundation in scientific research and government advisory roles, Professor Rhee has made substantial contributions to both academia and national cyber policy.

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Master of Science (M.S.), KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)

Professional Experience 💼

Current Positions

  • Professor, Department of IT Convergence and Application Engineering, Pukyong National University

  • Committee Member, ISMS/ISMS-P Certification

  • Evaluation Member, National Cyber Security Center

  • Advisory Member, Southeast Information Security Support Center

  • Member, Busan Metropolitan City Special Committee on the 4th Industrial Revolution

  • Advisory Member, Defense Security Research Institute

  • Policy Advisor, Korea Multimedia Society

  • Expert Member, Future Security Forum

Former Positions

  • President, Korea Institute of Information Security and Cryptology

  • Non-Executive Director, Korea Education and Research Information Service

  • Committee Member, Busan Metropolitan City Information Committee

  • Dean of Academic Affairs, CPSC (Philippine-based Intergovernmental Organization)

  • Director, Information & Computing Center, Pukyong National University

  • Visiting Professor, University of California, Irvine

  • Senior Researcher, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI)

Research Interests 🔬

  • Computer Engineering

  • Information Security

  • Blockchain Applications

  • Cybersecurity Policy and Certification

  • Cryptographic Protocols and Network Security

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • July 2015: Commendation from the Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning (for strengthening cybersecurity capabilities)

  • November 2018: Commendation from the Minister of the Interior and Safety (for contributions to security certification)

  • July 2021: Order of Service Merit (Geunjeong Medal) – awarded on Information Security Day

Conclusion🌟

Professor Kyung-Hyune Rhee has established himself as a pivotal figure in South Korea’s digital transformation, particularly in the development of national cybersecurity strategies and the integration of blockchain technologies. His extensive academic output—over 450 research papers, 25+ books, and 20 patents—reflects a career dedicated to both scientific excellence and public service. With ongoing influence through advisory roles and policy development, he continues to contribute significantly to the global information security community.

Publications 📚

  1. 🧩 Hyperledger Fabric-Powered Network Slicing Handover Authentication
     I.T., Etienne Igugu Tshisekedi · M., Firdaus Muhammad · C.N.Z., Latt Cho Nwe Zin · S., Noh Siwan · K., Rhee Kyunghyune
     📚 Information Systems Frontiers, 2024
     🔗 0 Citations


  2. 🧠 Transparent and Accountable Training Data Sharing in Decentralized Machine Learning Systems
     S., Noh Siwan · K., Rhee Kyunghyune
     📚 Computers, Materials and Continua, 2024
     🔗 0 Citations


  3. 🔒 A Blockchain-Based Auditable Semi-Asynchronous Federated Learning for Heterogeneous Clients
     Q., Zhuohao Qian · M., Firdaus Muhammad · S., Noh Siwan · K., Rhee Kyunghyune
     📚 IEEE Access, 2023
     🔗 3 Citations


  4. 🚗 A Blockchain-Assisted Distributed Edge Intelligence for Privacy-Preserving Vehicular Networks
     M., Firdaus Muhammad · H.T., Larasati Harashta Tatimma · K., Rhee Kyunghyune
     📚 Computers, Materials and Continua, 2023
     🔗 4 Citations


  5. 🤖 Personalized Federated Learning for Heterogeneous Data: A Distributed Edge Clustering Approach
     M., Firdaus Muhammad · S., Noh Siwan · Z., Qian Zhuohao · H.T., Larasati Harashta Tatimma · K., Rhee Kyunghyune
     📚 Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering, 2023
     🔗 7 Citations


  6. 💬 Commentary: Integrated Blockchain–Deep Learning Approach for Analyzing the Electronic Health Records Recommender System
     S., Noh Siwan · M., Firdaus Muhammad · K., Rhee Kyunghyune
     📚 Note (Open Access)
     🔗 0 Citations


  7. 🏥 Secure Federated Learning with Blockchain and Homomorphic Encryption for Healthcare Data Sharing
     M., Firdaus Muhammad · K., Rhee Kyunghyune
     🔗 0 Citations


  8. 👥 Towards Trustworthy Collaborative Healthcare Data Sharing
     M., Firdaus Muhammad · K., Rhee Kyunghyune
     🔗 3 Citations


  9. 🧾 A Blockchain-Based CCP Data Integrity Auditing Protocol for Smart HACCP
     S., Noh Siwan · M., Firdaus Muhammad · Z., Qian Zhuohao · K., Rhee Kyunghyune
     🔗 1 Citation


  10. 🧠 BPFL: Blockchain-Enabled Distributed Edge Cluster for Personalized Federated Learning
     M., Firdaus Muhammad · S., Noh Siwan · Z., Qian Zhuohao · K., Rhee Kyunghyune
     🔗 6 Citations


 

 

 

 

Sampson Anomah | Accountancy | Excellence in Research Award

Dr. Sampson Anomah | Accountancy | Excellence in Research Award

Senior Lecturer at Kumasi Technical University, Ghana

Dr. Sampson Anomah is a results-driven academic and finance professional with over a decade of expertise spanning accounting, auditing, information systems, and legal studies. With a PhD in Information Systems and professional recognition as a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA), Dr. Anomah has made significant contributions in both academia and professional practice. His career reflects a strong commitment to the integration of accounting principles with technology, particularly in AIS, IT auditing, and strategic information systems.

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Educational Background 🎓

  • PhD in Information Systems (Audit)
    University of Cape Town, South Africa (2015–2019)

    • Thesis: “Modeling a systems-based framework for effective IT auditing and assurance for less regulatory environments.”

    • Supervisor: Prof. Michael Kyobe

  • MSc in Accounting and Information Systems
    Kingston University, Kingston Business School, London, UK (2005–2006)

    • Dissertation: “Corporate Financial Reporting on the Internet: Usefulness and Challenges.”

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
    University of London (External Programs) (2012–2016)

    • Qualifying Law Degree (QLD)

  • Bachelor of Management Studies with French
    University of Cape Coast, Ghana (1998–2001)

Professional Experience 💼

Academic Roles

  • Senior Lecturer
    Kumasi Technical University, Ghana (2013–Present)

    • Courses Taught: Accounting Information Systems (AIS), Business Information Systems Audit (BISA), Strategic Information Systems (SIS), IT Project Management (IPM)

    • Responsibilities: Supervised graduate research, developed syllabi, coordinated accreditation, and led academic assessments.

  • Lecturer
    Kumasi Technical University, Ghana (2008–2013)

  • Part-time Lecturer
    Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED)

    • Courses: Quantitative Financial Modelling with Excel, Cost Accounting

Professional Practice

  • Associate Partner
    Adamah, Tachie & Associates (2017–2021)

    • Duties: Auditing, court expert services, fraud detection, litigation support, and financial reviews.

  • Audit Committee Member
    Ejura-Sekyedumase Municipal Assembly (ICAG Secondment)

    • Responsibilities: Financial oversight, audit review, risk assessment evaluation, advisory on sound financial practices.

Research Interests 🔬

  • Accounting Information Systems (AIS)

  • IT Auditing and Assurance Frameworks

  • Strategic Use of Information Systems in Organizations

  • Digital Transformation in Financial Reporting

  • Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Financial Management

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Fellow, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA)Awarded August 2021

    • Highest level of membership recognition in ACCA

  • Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG)Awarded April 2013

    • Attained through ACCA qualification

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Sampson Anomah brings a rich blend of academic excellence, professional acumen, and interdisciplinary expertise in accounting, law, and information systems. His impactful teaching, robust research, and practical audit experience position him as a key contributor to both academia and industry. He continues to influence the future of financial reporting and information systems governance through teaching, mentorship, and professional service.

Publications 📚

  1. 🔗 Leveraging Blockchain Technology Adoption in the Fight Against Corruption: An Evaluation of Ghana’s Readiness
    🗞 Journal of Economic Criminology, 2025-06
    ✍️ Boadu Ayeboafo, Sampson Anomah, Kwaku Amofah
    🔎 DOI: 10.1016/j.jeconc.2025.100158


  2. 🤖 Adapting to AI: Exploring the Implications of AI Integration in Shaping the Accounting and Auditing Profession for Developing Economies
    🗞 EDPACS, 2024-11
    ✍️ Sampson Anomah, Boadu Ayeboafo, Agyabeng Owusu, Maurice Aduamoah
    🔎 DOI: 10.1080/07366981.2024.2388412


  3. 💰 Blockchain Technology Integration in Tax Policy: Navigating Challenges and Unlocking Opportunities for Improving the Taxation of Ghana’s Digital Economy
    🗞 Scientific African, 2024-06
    ✍️ Sampson Anomah, Boadu Ayeboafo, Maurice Aduamoah, Owusu Agyabeng
    🔎 DOI: 10.1016/j.sciaf.2024.e02210


  4. ⚖️ Balancing Justice in Pixels: Legal and Constitutional Implications of Virtual Court Sessions in Ghana
    🗞 E-Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, 2024-03-15
    ✍️ Sampson Anomah, Enoch Kwabena Amoah
    🔎 DOI: 10.38159/ehass.20245310


  5. 🧩 A Conceptual Model for Comprehensive Assurance Review Engagements for Less Developed Regulatory Environments
    🗞 EDPACS, 2023-01-02
    ✍️ Sampson Anomah, Boadu Ayeboafo, Owusu Aguabeng
    🔎 DOI: 10.1080/07366981.2022.2065626


  6. 🧑‍💻 The Mediating Role of the IS/IT Auditor for Quality Assurance in the Selection of Accounting Software Packages for SMEs in Developing Economies
    🗞 International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management, 2022-05
    ✍️ Maurice Aduamoah, Sampson Anomah, Boadu Ayeboafo
    🔎 DOI: 10.1142/S0219877022400053


  7. 🔍 An Audit Risk Model for IT Audit Ecosystems and Digital Transformation (DX) Decision Making
    🗞 EDPACS, 2021-08-03
    ✍️ Sampson Anomah, Boadu Ayeboafo, Maurice Aduamoah
    🔎 DOI: 10.1080/07366981.2021.1930643


  8. 🛠️ Proposed Analytical Procedure for the Customization and Implementation of COBIT 5, an Auditing Tool: An Action Design Research Approach
    🗞 EDPACS, 2018-03-04
    ✍️ Sampson Anomah, Maurice Aduamoah
    🔎 DOI: 10.1080/07366981.2018.1433933


 

 

 

Abdelmjid Bouazizi | Membrane Characterizations | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Abdelmjid Bouazizi | Membrane Characterizations | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Moulay Ismail University, Morocco

Dr. Abdelmjid Bouazizi is an Assistant Professor of Mineral Chemistry at the Ecole Normale Supérieure (ENS), Moulay Ismail University, Meknes, Morocco. With a strong background in material chemistry and membrane technology, his work focuses on the development and application of ceramic membranes for environmental and industrial water treatment. He has collaborated with both academic institutions and industrial partners, contributing significantly to applied research in filtration, nanomaterials, and process engineering. Dr. Bouazizi is a published researcher with several scientific papers indexed in Scopus, Google Scholar, and ResearchGate.

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Sciences and Techniques of Chemistry, Life and Environment
    2013–2018 – Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Hassan II University of Casablanca

    • Thesis: Development of TiO₂ and ZrO₂-based ceramic membranes for ultrafiltration and nanofiltration.

  • Master’s in Physic-Chemistry and Materials Analysis (PCMA)
    2011–2013 – Hassan II University of Casablanca

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Physical-Chemistry of Materials
    2009–2011 – Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech

  • DEUST Diploma in Mathematics, Physics, Informatics, Chemistry (MPIC)
    2007–2009 – Faculty of Sciences and Technology Gueliz, Cadi Ayyad University

  • High School Baccalaureate in Mathematics
    2006–2007 – Cadi Ayyad High School, Marrakech

Professional Experience 💼

  • Assistant Professor (2021–Present)
    Ecole Normale Supérieure (ENS), Moulay Ismail University, Meknes

    • Courses: Mineral Chemistry, Solid Chemistry, Crystallography, Phase Diagrams

    • Teaching levels: Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Physics-Chemistry

  • Teaching Assistant (2016–2021)
    Faculty of Sciences and Techniques Mohammedia, Hassan II University

    • Focus: Membrane Processes, Water Hardness, Organic Matter Analysis

    • Supervised Master and Bachelor projects

  • Postdoctoral Researcher (2020–2021)
    Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Green Process Engineering Department

  • Industrial Internships & Technical Roles:

    • Lafarge Bouskoura (2013): Final-year project on cement strength

    • ONEE Laboratory (2010): Water treatment and quality assurance

    • CERPHOS/OCP Group (2008): Research on mineral phosphates

Research Interests 🔬

  • Development and characterization of ceramic membranes (UF, MF, NF)

  • Water treatment technologies and environmental remediation

  • Materials chemistry, nanomaterials synthesis (TiO₂, ZrO₂, hydroxyapatite)

  • Green process engineering and solid-state chemistry

  • Crystallography and membrane-based dye and nitrate removal

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Active contributor to indexed scientific journals (Scopus, Elsevier, Heliyon)

  • Research collaboration with industrial entities (e.g., Lafarge, ONEE, OCP)

  • Recognized for contributions to low-cost membrane technology for wastewater treatment

  • Multiple scientific publications co-authored with international researchers

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Abdelmjid Bouazizi is a multidisciplinary scientist bridging academia and industry through his work in material science and environmental engineering. His contributions to ceramic membrane development, coupled with his teaching experience and industrial collaborations, position him as a key figure in sustainable water treatment research in Morocco. He continues to mentor students and expand his research in green chemistry and advanced filtration systems.

Publications 📚

  • 📘 Flat ceramic microfiltration membrane based on natural clay and Moroccan phosphate for desalination and industrial wastewater treatment
    👨‍🔬 M. Mouiya, A. Abourriche, A. Bouazizi, A. Benhammou, Y. El Hafiane, …
    📄 Desalination, 427, 42–50 (2018).
    🔍 Cited by: 156


  • 🧪 Fabrication of low-cost ceramic ultrafiltration membrane made from bentonite clay and its application for soluble dyes removal
    👩‍🔬 S. Saja, A. Bouazizi, B. Achiou, H. Ouaddari, A. Karim, M. Ouammou, …
    📄 Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 40(6), 2453–2462 (2020).
    🔍 Cited by: 145


  • 🌊 Manufacturing of tubular ceramic microfiltration membrane based on natural pozzolan for pretreatment of seawater desalination
    🧑‍🔬 B. Achiou, H. Elomari, A. Bouazizi, A. Karim, M. Ouammou, A. Albizane, …
    📄 Desalination, 419, 181–187 (2017).
    🔍 Cited by: 137


  • ☢️ Removal of dyes by a new nano–TiO₂ ultrafiltration membrane deposited on low-cost support prepared from natural Moroccan bentonite
    🧪 A. Bouazizi, M. Breida, B. Achiou, M. Ouammou, J.I. Calvo, A. Aaddane, …
    📄 Applied Clay Science, 149, 127–135 (2017).
    🔍 Cited by: 123


  • 🧼 Elaboration and characterization of a new flat ceramic MF membrane made from natural Moroccan bentonite. Application to treatment of industrial wastewater
    👨‍🔬 A. Bouazizi, S. Saja, B. Achiou, M. Ouammou, J.I. Calvo, A. Aaddane, …
    📄 Applied Clay Science, 132, 33–40 (2016).
    🔍 Cited by: 121


  • 🏭 Elaboration and characterization of low-cost ceramic membrane made from natural Moroccan perlite for treatment of industrial wastewater
    👩‍🔬 S. Saja, A. Bouazizi, B. Achiou, M. Ouammou, A. Albizane, J. Bennazha, …
    📄 Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 6(1), 451–458 (2018).
    🔍 Cited by: 114


  • ⚗️ Development of a new TiO₂ ultrafiltration membrane on flat ceramic support made from natural bentonite and micronized phosphate and applied for dye removal
    🧪 A. Bouazizi, M. Breida, A. Karim, B. Achiou, M. Ouammou, J.I. Calvo, …
    📄 Ceramics International, 43(1), 1479–1487 (2017).
    🔍 Cited by: 110


  • 🍌 Fabrication and characterization of a ceramic membrane from clay and banana peel powder: Application to industrial wastewater treatment
    👨‍🔬 M. Mouiya, A. Bouazizi, A. Abourriche, A. Benhammou, Y. El Hafiane, …
    📄 Materials Chemistry and Physics, 227, 291–301 (2019).
    🔍 Cited by: 106


  • 🧊 Preparation of inexpensive NaA zeolite membrane on pozzolan support at low temperature for dehydration of alcohol solutions
    👨‍🔬 B. Achiou, D. Beqqour, H. Elomari, A. Bouazizi, M. Ouammou, M. Bouhria, …
    📄 Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 6(4), 4429–4437 (2018).
    🔍 Cited by: 57


  • 💧 Enhancement of microfiltration performances of pozzolan membrane by incorporation of micronized phosphate and its application for industrial wastewater treatment
    🧪 D. Beqqour, B. Achiou, A. Bouazizi, H. Ouaddari, H. Elomari, M. Ouammou, …
    📄 Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 7(2), 102981 (2019).
    🔍 Cited by: 56


 

 

 

James Adolphus | Environmental Policy | Best Researcher Award

Mr. James Adolphus | Environmental Policy | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at University of Lapland, Finland

Adolphus James is a Junior Researcher at LUT Business School, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT), Finland. Currently pursuing a PhD in Business and Economics, his work focuses on the intersection of institutional quality, sustainable development, inequality, and innovation. His research combines advanced econometric modeling with cross-country analysis to explore clean energy investments and institutional dynamics in the context of sustainable transitions. James has contributed to international workshops and research communities and is particularly skilled in Method of Moments Quantile Regression (MMQR) and panel data analysis.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

PhD in Business and Economics (In Progress)
Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT), Finland

  • Research Focus: Institutional Quality, Sustainable Development, Inequality, and Innovation

Professional Experience 💼

Junior Researcher
LUT Business School – Strategy and Accounting Group

  • Conducts empirical research on institutional quality, clean energy, and sustainable development

  • Applies advanced econometric techniques including MMQR and PGLS

  • Collaborates on international projects examining institutional dynamics and sustainable transitions

Research Interests 🔬

  • Institutional Economics and Development

  • Sustainable Energy and Environmental Economics

  • Inequality and Social Welfare Measurement

  • Quantile Regression and Panel Data Econometrics

Conferences & Workshops

  • Presenter, International Workshop & Summer School on The Political Economy of Green-Digital Transition (June 2024)

    • Presented: The Role of Institutional Quality in Sustainable Development

  • Participant, Institutional and Organizational Economics Academy (IOEA), Université Côte d’Azur, France

    • Engaged in institutional theory, seminars, and applied economics

Technical Skills

  • Econometrics: MMQR, PGLS, Instrumental Variables (IV) Estimation

  • Software: R, Stata, MATLAB

  • Data Expertise: World Bank datasets (WGI, WDI), Panel Data Analysis

Languages

  • English (Fluent)

  • Finnish (Basic)

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Selected participant at the prestigious Institutional and Organizational Economics Academy (IOEA)

  • Presenter at International Workshop on The Political Economy of Green-Digital Transition

Conclusion🌟

Adolphus James is an emerging scholar in institutional and environmental economics with a strong analytical background and international academic exposure. His research contributes to the global discourse on sustainable development, with a quantitative lens on how institutional quality influences inequality, innovation, and environmental outcomes. As he continues his doctoral work, he remains actively engaged with the academic community through publications, workshops, and collaborative research.

Publications 📚

📘 Title: The Effect of Institutions on Clean Energy Investments and Environmental Degradation Across Income Groups: Evidence Based on the Method of Moments Quantile Estimation
📰 Journal: Energy
📅 Publication Date: June 2025
✍️ Authors: James Adolphus, Heli Arminen, Tiia-Lotta Pekkanen
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2025.136018
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Chongwei Wang | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Chongwei Wang | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Doctor student at South China University of Technology, China

Chongwei Wang is a researcher at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, specializing in clathrate hydrate-based energy storage and gas separation. His work focuses on innovative methods for gas capture and storage, particularly in utilizing clathrate hydrates for high-purity carbon dioxide separation from gas mixtures. Wang has co-authored publications in prestigious journals, contributing to advancements in sustainable energy and separation technologies.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Institution: South China University of Technology
    Field: Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
    Degree(s): [Not specified—please provide MSc/PhD details if available]

Professional Experience 💼

  • Position: Researcher (exact title not specified)

  • Institution: School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology

  • Location: Guangzhou, China

  • Research Area: Clathrate hydrate-based energy storage and gas separation

  • Research Role: Conducting experimental and theoretical work on hydrate-based CO₂ capture and gas separation technologies

Research Interests 🔬

  • Clathrate hydrate formation and application

  • Gas separation technologies (especially CO₂/H₂ mixtures)

  • Energy storage systems based on hydrate structures

  • Thermodynamics and phase equilibria in fluid systems

  • Sustainable and low-energy gas capture methodologies

Conclusion🌟

Chongwei Wang is an emerging researcher in the field of hydrate-based energy and separation science, with impactful contributions to novel gas separation methods. His work on utilizing guanidinium sulfate clathrate demonstrates a promising pathway for efficient and selective CO₂ capture, contributing to both academic knowledge and potential industrial application in clean energy systems.

Publications 📚

  • 🧵❄️ Wang, Chongwei, Dong, Hongsheng, Cheng, Chuanxiao, Jin, Tingxiang, & Shi, Quan.
    Flexible and Biocompatible Silk Fiber-Based Composite Phase Change Material for Personal Thermal Management
    ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2022.
    🔗 [DOI / Link if available]
    🧪 Focus: Sustainable personal thermal regulation using biocompatible silk-based materials.


  • 🧊🌱 Wang, Chongwei, Fan, Shuanshi, Wang, Yanhong, Lang, Xuemei, & Li, Gang.
    High purity carbon dioxide captured with guanidinium sulfate clathrate from carbon dioxide/hydrogen mixtures
    Fluid Phase Equilibria, 2025, 592, 114336.
    🔬 Focus: Clathrate hydrate technology for efficient CO₂ separation.


Zeenat Khadim Hussain | Photogrammetry | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Zeenat Khadim Hussain | Photogrammetry | Best Researcher Award

PhD Researcher at Wuhan University, Pakistan

Zeenat Khadim Hussain is a committed PhD researcher at the School of Remote Sensing and Information Engineering, Wuhan University, China. Her research specializes in combining deep learning methodologies with photogrammetry and remote sensing to tackle real-world environmental and urban sustainability challenges. With published work in top-tier journals, she focuses on rooftop extraction, solar energy assessment, and building detection from geospatial data. She also actively contributes to global development projects such as flood resilience planning in Pakistan.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • PhD in Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
    Wuhan University, China
    Status: Ongoing
    (Note: Earlier degrees not provided; can be added if available)

Professional Experience 💼

  • PhD Researcher, Wuhan University
    Conducting advanced research on urban mapping, solar resource assessment, and geospatial data analysis using artificial intelligence techniques.

  • Consultant/Research Contributor, Pakistan Flood Emergency Reconstruction and Resilience Project
    Applied remote sensing techniques for post-disaster analysis and strategic recovery planning.

Research Interests 🔬

  • Remote Sensing

  • Deep Learning

  • Photogrammetry

  • Urban Mapping

  • Solar Energy Assessment

  • Disaster Risk Management

Contributions & Research Achievements

  • Publications:

    • 6 articles published in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals.

    • Notable work: “A Novel Architecture for Building Rooftop Extraction Using Remote Sensing and Deep Learning” in Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment.

  • Projects:

    • Sentinel-2 Based Solar Irradiance Estimation

    • Urban Building Footprint Extraction Using Remote Sensing

    • Deep Learning-based Rooftop Solar Assessment

  • Industry/Field Work:

    • Geospatial consultancy on disaster recovery in Pakistan

Conclusion🌟

Zeenat Khadim Hussain is a rising researcher in geospatial science whose work bridges innovation and real-world impact. Her deep learning-enhanced remote sensing research addresses global issues like urban energy efficiency and disaster resilience. Through her academic rigor and applied contributions, she has demonstrated both technical expertise and societal commitment, making her a strong candidate for recognition in research excellence awards.

Publications 📚

  • 🛰️ Spatiotemporal Optimization for Communication-Navigation-Sensing Collaborated Emergency Monitoring
    International Journal of Digital Earth, 📅 2025-12-31
    🔗 DOI: 10.1080/17538947.2025.2475517
    👥 Authors: Xicheng Tan, Bocai Liu, Chaopeng Li, Zeenat Khadim Hussain, Kaiqi Wang, Kai Wang, Mengyan Ye, Danyang Yang, Zhiyuan Mei


  • 🏠 A Novel Architecture for Building Rooftop Extraction Using Remote Sensing and Deep Learning
    Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment, 📅 2025-04
    🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.rsase.2025.101551
    👥 Authors: Zeenat Khadim, Jiang Congshi, Muhammad Adrees, Hamza Chaudhary, Rafia Shafqat


  • 📡 3D Spatial Evolutionary Particle Swarm Algorithm Based Emergency Communication Spatial Deployment Optimization
    Geo-spatial Information Science, 📅 2025-03-11
    🔗 DOI: 10.1080/10095020.2025.2472006
    👥 Authors: Yumin Chen, Xicheng Tan, Jinguang Jiang, Xiaoliang Meng, Zeenat Khadim Hussain, Jianguang Tu, Huaming Wang, You Wan, Zongyao Sha


  • 🌿 Exploring Rangeland Dynamics in Punjab, Pakistan: Integrating LULC, LST, and Remote Sensing for Ecosystem Analysis (2000–2020)
    Rangeland Ecology & Management, 📅 2024-10
    🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.rama.2024.09.008
    👥 Authors: Li Feng, Iram Naz, Abdul Quddoos, Zeeshan Zafar, Menglan Gan, Muhammad Aslam, Zeenat Khadim Hussain, Walid Soufan, Khalid F. Almutairi


  • 🚗 LCEVES: A Locally Constrained Evolutionary Algorithm for Vehicle Evacuation Scheduling Under Urban Waterlogging Risk
    Transactions in GIS, 📅 2024-08
    🔗 DOI: 10.1111/tgis.13196
    👥 Authors: Luowen Rao, Xicheng Tan, Yanfei Zhong, Chunhui Chen, Zeenat Khadim Hussain, Ailong Ma, Huamin Wang, Shengpeng Yin, Fangyu Liu, Zhiyuan Mei


  • 🚁 DDPG-Based Spatiotemporal Dynamic Deployment Optimization of Air-Ground Ad Hoc Network for Disaster Emergency Response
    International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation, 📅 2024-04
    🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.jag.2024.103708
    👥 Authors: Yuhui Zeng, Xicheng Tan, Moquan Sha, Zeenat Khadim Hussain, Tongliang Lin, Jianguang Tu, Huamin Wang, Bocai Liu, Chaopeng Li, Fang Huang et al.


  • 🏗️ A Comparative Study of PP-LiteSeg, Dual Attention Network, DeeplabV3p and Asymmetric Neural Network for Rooftop Detection in UAV Images
    📅 2024-04-10
    🔗 DOI: 10.20944/preprints202404.0705.v1
    👥 Authors: Zeenat Khadim Hussain, Jiang Congshir, Yuan Xin Xin, Muhammad Raza e Mustafa


  • ⚙️ A Fast Rooftop Extraction Deep Learning Method Based on PP-LiteSeg for UAV Imagery
    2023 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Automation Control (AIAC), 📅 2023-11-17
    🔗 DOI: 10.1109/aiac61660.2023.00005
    👥 Authors: Huiqing Xu, Chengxiong Li, Yusheng Liu, Guangzhe Shao, Zeenat Khadim Hussain


Ilse Hagerer | Research and Science Management | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ilse Hagerer | Research and Science Management | Best Researcher Award

Postdoc at Technical University of Munich, Germany

Ilse Karoline Hagerer is a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher specializing in higher education organization, digital transformation, diversity management, and science management. With a Ph.D. in Economics and Business Administration, her work focuses on organizational change, leadership development, and digitalization within academia. She has held multiple academic and administrative roles at renowned institutions such as Osnabrück University and the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Hagerer is also an experienced lecturer and project leader, known for her contributions to research, teaching, and diversity initiatives in higher education.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • 2024–2026: Science Management Training, TUM Career Design

  • 2015–2021: Ph.D. in Economics and Business Administration, Osnabrück University

    • Dissertation on organizational change in German universities post-New Public Management reforms

  • 2011–2014: M.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration, FernUniversität Hagen

    • Graduated among top 10%

  • 2008–2011: B.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration, FernUniversität Hagen

  • 2002–2007: Magistra Artium in German Philology, Philosophy, and Sociology, LMU Munich

  • 1992–2001: Abitur, Maximiliansgymnasium München

Professional Experience 💼

  • Since 2022: Postdoc / Research Assistant, Chair of Research and Science Management, TUM

    • Focus: Diversity & AI, digitalization, mentoring programs, thesis supervision

  • 2020–2022: Postdoc / Research Assistant, Chair of Strategy and Organization, TUM

    • Project leadership: MINT@Work, PlayMINT

    • Teaching: Project Management, Career Design, Strategy & Org., thesis seminars

  • 2015–2020: Lecturer / Research Associate, Osnabrück University

    • Taught organizational studies and academic skills

    • Coordinated interuniversity network (ATLANTIS), tutorials, and faculty council duties

  • 2010–2011: Marketing & Sales Manager, Verlagshaus GeraNova Bruckmann

  • 2009–2010: Trainee in Strategic Procurement, Daiichi Sankyo Europe

  • 2008: Legal Assistant, Baker & McKenzie

  • 2006: Tutor for Empirical Research Methods, LMU Munich

Research Interests 🔬

  • Higher education management and reform

  • Organizational learning and structure

  • Diversity and inclusion in academia

  • Digital transformation in science and education

  • Leadership and career development in STEM

  • AI bias and ethical digitalization

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Mentee of Prof. Dr. Georg Krücken in the mentoring program of the GfHf (Society for Higher Education Research)

  • DFG-funded project (2024–2026): Digital transformation in higher education

    • €667,573 total funding, with €377,478 own contribution

  • BMWi-funded project (2021): Corporate purpose in SMEs

    • €366,361 total funding, €124,086 own contribution

  • BMBF-funded project (2021): H2-Reallabor Burghausen / ChemDelta Bavaria

    • €420,000 own contribution in a €39 million initiative

Conclusion🌟

Ilse Karoline Hagerer is a distinguished academic professional bridging research, education, and practice in the domains of organizational development, digital change, and diversity management. Her multidisciplinary background, hands-on project leadership, and substantial publication record establish her as a forward-thinking contributor to academic innovation. With a firm foundation in both humanities and economics, she continues to shape the future of science management and higher education policy.

Publications 📚

  • 🆕 PlayMINT—an effective digital learning game for leadership competencies of female STEM students
    Computers and Education Open, 2025-06
    DOI: 10.1016/j.caeo.2025.100256
    Author: Ilse Hagerer


  • Digitale Transformation im Wissenschaftsmanagement
    Personal in Hochschule und Wissenschaft entwickeln 2, 2024-05-28
    Author: Ilse Hagerer


  • It is still about bureaucracy in German faculties
    Tertiary Education and Management, 2022-12
    DOI: 10.1007/s11233-022-09112-9
    Author: Ilse Hagerer


  • Universities act differently: identification of organizational effectiveness criteria for faculties
    Tertiary Education and Management, 2019-05-18
    DOI: 10.1007/s11233-019-09031-2
    Author: Ilse Hagerer


  • 🧠 Diversity bias in artificial intelligence
    The Digital and AI Coaches’ Handbook, 2024-06-28
    DOI: 10.4324/9781003383741-23
    Authors: Eva Gengler, Ilse Hagerer, Alina Gales


  • 🎮 PlayMINT: Still Playing or Already Leading?
    13th International Conference on Game Based Learning (ECGBL), 2020-09-24
    ISBN: 9781912764709
    Author: Ilse Hagerer


  • 🏛️ What Matters Most for German Faculty Management: Identifying Contextual Factors of Faculty Organization
    PACIS 2020 Proceedings. 65., 2020-06-22
    Author: Ilse Hagerer


  • 🏗️ Faculty management after higher education reforms
    6th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd’20), 2020-06-02
    DOI: 10.4995/head20.2020.11239
    Author: Ilse Hagerer


  • 🏛️ German Universities as Actors in Organizational Design – A Qualitative Study
    HEAD 2019 Conference, 2019-06-26
    DOI: 10.4995/HEAD19.2019.9333
    Authors: Ilse Hagerer, Uwe Hoppe


  • 💻 Analysis of the use of digital media to design a blended learning environment
    IMSCI 2017 – International Multi-Conference on Society, Cybernetics and Informatics, 2017
    EID: 2-s2.0-85034245846
    Authors: K. Vogelsang, I. Hagerer, K. Liere-Netheler, U. Hoppe