Jennifer Goldstein | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jennifer Goldstein | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Professor | California State University | United States

Dr. Jennifer Goldstein is a distinguished scholar, educator, and leader whose career bridges research, practice, and policy in education. She earned her doctorate in Administration and Policy Analysis with a minor in Sociology at Stanford University and began her academic path with a degree in Social Sciences from the University of California, Berkeley. Her professional journey includes faculty appointments at Baruch College, City University of New York, and her current role as Professor of Educational Leadership at California State University, Fullerton, where she also served as Department Chair. She has directed innovative programs such as Leadership Education for Anaheim Districts and has held leadership roles with the California Office to Reform Education. Dr. Jennifer Goldstein research examines teacher evaluation, peer review, distributed leadership, and university-district partnerships for leadership preparation. Her published works, including books, peer-reviewed articles, and policy briefs, contribute significantly to debates on accountability, equity, and professionalism in education. She has been invited to speak nationally, consulted for teacher unions and educational organizations, and collaborated on major grants and research-practice partnerships. Her teaching spans doctoral, masterโ€™s, and credential programs, emphasizing leadership development, instructional practice, and equity-focused preparation. Recognized with numerous honors for scholarship, teaching, and service, she also contributes through editorial and reviewing roles for leading journals and presses. Beyond academia, she is active in community service, civic engagement, and interfaith initiatives, reflecting her commitment to equity and justice both in schools and society. Her career embodies a blend of rigorous scholarship, transformative leadership, and engaged citizenship.

Featured Publications

Goldstein, J. (2004). Making sense of distributed leadership: The case of peer assistance and review. Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 26(2), 173โ€“197.

Goldstein, J. (2007). Easy to dance to: Solving the problems of teacher evaluation with peer assistance and review. American Journal of Education, 113(3), 479โ€“508.

Goldstein, J. (2010). Peer review and teacher leadership: Linking professionalism and accountability. Series on School Reform. Teachers College Press.

Goldstein, J. (2005). Debunking the fear of peer review: Combining supervision and evaluation and living to tell about it. Journal of Personnel Evaluation in Education, 18(4), 235โ€“252.

Goldstein, J., Lozano, M., & Panero, N. S. (2025). Metabolizing the challenges to partnership: Partner learning in a university-district partnership for leadership preparation. Journal of Research on Leadership Education, 20(1), 32โ€“58.

 

Prof. khaless khaoula | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Best Researcher Award-1073

Prof. khaless khaoula | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Best Researcher Award

( Chemical and Biochemical Sciences, Green Process Engineering (CBS.GPE)),University Of
Mohammed 6 Polytechnic, Morocco

Prof. Khaless Khaoula, a renowned expert in Environmental and Sustainable Materials ๐ŸŒฑ, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to research. She is currently serving at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Morocco ๐Ÿ“š. Her dedication and innovative work in the field have earned her the prestigious Best Researcher Award ๐Ÿ†. Prof. Khaoulaโ€™s research focuses on sustainable practices and the development of eco-friendly materials, reflecting her commitment to environmental stewardship and scientific excellence ๐ŸŒ.

PROFILE

Orcid, Googlescholar

EDUCATION

Prof. Khaless Khaoula has been an Associate Professor at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Benguerir, Morocco since 2021 ๐Ÿ“š. Before this, she was a Senior Engineer/Analyst in the Research and Development Department at OCP, Jorf Lasfar, from 2015 to 2021 ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ. She also served as a Research Associate in the same department from 2009 to 2014 ๐Ÿ”ฌ. Her earlier roles include working as a Research and Development Engineer at the Mineral Phosphate Research Center (2008-2009) and a postdoctoral stint at the University of Rennes 1, France (2007), focusing on nanofiltration processes ๐ŸŒ. She earned her PhD in Chemistry from the University of Rennes 1 in 2006, with a thesis on purifying industrial phosphoric acid using membrane operations ๐ŸŽ“.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

Prof. Khaless Khaoula has an impressive academic and research portfolio ๐ŸŽ“. She has supervised 8 theses and co-supervised 4 others ๐Ÿ“š. Her research work is well-recognized, with 18 publications in international journals ๐ŸŒ. Additionally, she holds 7 patents for her innovative contributions ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ. Prof. Khaoula has actively shared her research findings, delivering over 17 oral presentations and presenting more than 30 posters at various conferences and seminars ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿ“Š.

BREVETS Dโ€™INVENTION

Prof. Khaoula Khaless has contributed significantly to scientific advancements through her patents ๐ŸŒŸ. Notable works include the “Phosphoric acid purification process by nanofiltration” (2013, WO2013133684A1) and the “Method for determining mixing parameters for phosphoric acid solutions” (2022, FR3117103A1) ๐Ÿ“œ. Her innovations extend to the production of zinc phosphate (2022, FR3116269A1) and uranium salts via nanofiltration (2024, MA57233A1) โš—๏ธ. Other patents cover the manufacturing process for hydrated zinc hydrogen phosphate (2021, OA20180A) and the recovery of rare earths from phosphogypsum (2024, WO2024072201A1). She also developed a method for producing sodium sulfate from phosphogypsum (2020, TN2019000023A1) ๐Ÿ”ฌ.

SPECIALIZATION

Prof. Khaless is a specialist in membrane separation processes ๐ŸŒŸ, focusing on their application in the phosphate and phosphate derivatives industry. Her expertise extends to the treatment of industrial by-products, desalination, and the treatment of water and effluents ๐ŸŒŠ. Through innovative techniques and sustainable practices, she addresses critical environmental challenges in these sectors ๐ŸŒ. Her work is instrumental in advancing technologies that improve efficiency and reduce the ecological impact of industrial processes, showcasing her commitment to both scientific advancement and environmental stewardship ๐ŸŒฑ.

NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS