Seyyed Morteza Hatefi | Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Seyyed Morteza Hatefi | Sustainability Studies | Best Researcher Award

Associated Professor of engineering, Shahrekord University, Iran

Dr. Seyed Morteza Hatefi is an esteemed Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Shahrekord University, Iran. With a rich academic background and a focus on sustainable and risk-resilient supply chain systems, he has made significant contributions to industrial engineering, particularly in robust logistics and green building models. 🌍📈

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🎓 Education

Dr. Hatefi completed his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering at the University of Tehran (2014), specializing in robust and reliable logistics network design under disruption risks. 🧠 He also holds an M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering (2009) from the same university and a B.Sc. in Statistics from Shahid Beheshti University (2005). 🎓📊

💼 Professional Experience

Since 2014, Dr. Hatefi has served as Assistant and Associate Professor at Shahrekord University. He held administrative roles such as Director of Technology Affairs and Director of Entrepreneurship & Industry Relations. 🏢 He has led research fellowships and projects focused on IT, business intelligence, and supply chain cluster development. 📊💻

🔬 Research Interest

His expertise spans sustainable construction, risk & supply chain management, fuzzy and robust optimization, multi-criteria decision-making, and data envelopment analysis. 🌱🔎 His modeling approaches under uncertainty support better decision-making in logistics, infrastructure, and environmental projects.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Dr. Hatefi has been honored among the top 2% of global scientists based on annual impact in 2020, 2021, and 2022, according to Stanford University rankings—an elite recognition of his consistent scientific contribution. 🏅🌐📚

📚 Publications

An Integrated Fuzzy Shannon Entropy and Fuzzy ARAS Model Using Risk Indicators for Water Resources Management Under Uncertainty, Sustainability, 2025.

Risk Assessment in Mass Housing Projects Using Fuzzy Shannon Entropy and EDAS, Sustainability, 2025.

Dempster-Shafer theory for environmental risk in Oil & Gas, Scientia Iranica, 2024.

Model for Sustainable Material Selection, Sustainability, 2021 – cited in sustainability modeling frameworks.

Reliable Supply Chain Network Design under Disruption, International Journal of Integrated Engineering, 2019.

Fuzzy DEMATEL-ANP Risk Evaluation, Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 2019 – widely cited in construction risk analysis.

🏁 Conclusion

Dr. Seyed Morteza Hatefi exhibits a high-caliber research profile with sustained impact, interdisciplinary innovation, and substantial contributions to both academia and industry. His selection among the top 2% scientists worldwide for three consecutive years underscores his global recognition. Given his achievements, Dr. Hatefi is highly suitable and a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Marjan Kamyabi | sustainability | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Marjan Kamyabi | sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Tourism, Cyprus International University, Turkey 

Dr. Marjan Kamyabi is a passionate tourism scholar and lecturer currently serving at Cyprus International University. With a solid background in tourism marketing and accessibility, she brings over a decade of academic and industry experience across Iran, North Cyprus, and the Eastern Mediterranean. Dr. Kamyabi has contributed to inclusive tourism studies and has actively guided postgraduate students on diverse research topics. Her work reflects a deep commitment to accessible tourism, sustainable travel, and market development, making her a dynamic contributor to global tourism research and education. 🌍📚✈️

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🎓 Education

Dr. Kamyabi earned her Bachelor’s degree in Tourism Management from Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman (2007–2012) 🎓. She then pursued a Master’s degree in Tourism Marketing at Qeshm Higher Education Institute (2012–2014), graduating with distinction. Her academic journey culminated with a Ph.D. in Tourism from Eastern Mediterranean University (2017–2022), where she investigated challenges in accessible tourism for people with disabilities in North Cyprus. Her multilingual abilities—Persian 🇮🇷 (native), English 🇬🇧, and Turkish 🇹🇷—enhance her global research engagement.

💼 Experience

Dr. Kamyabi has held a diverse range of academic and professional roles. She is currently a Lecturer at Cyprus International University (2022–present), previously served as a Research Assistant at Eastern Mediterranean University (2017–2022), and was a Lecturer at Azad University and Payamenoor University in Kerman (2014–2016). In earlier years, she contributed to the hospitality and tourism industry as a Tour Guide, Flight Counter Agent, and Hotel Manager, enriching her practical understanding of the field. 🏨🗺️👩‍🏫

🔬 Research Interest

Dr. Kamyabi’s research interests span Accessible Tourism, Tourism Marketing, Sustainable Destination Development, and Consumer Behavior. She specializes in exploring how tourism experiences can be more inclusive, particularly for people with disabilities. Her Ph.D. thesis focused on North Cyprus as a case study for identifying infrastructural gaps and opportunities in accessible tourism, using robust analytical methods like ANOVA and regression models. 📊🌱🧳

🏆 Awards

While formal awards are not listed, Dr. Kamyabi’s recognition stems from her scholarly impact, conference contributions, and research supervision. Her leadership in postgraduate theses and active participation in international conferences highlight her academic excellence and dedication to the advancement of tourism science. 🥇🎓🌟

📄 Publications

An Investigation of the Challenges Faced by the Disabled Population and the Implications for Accessible Tourism: Evidence from a Mediterranean Destination – Sustainability, Vol. 14, Issue 8 (2022), Cited by 7 articles.
🔹 Impacts of Gambling on Students’ Life: Case of Eastern Mediterranean University – A Grounded Theory Research – Journal of Travel and Tourism Research, Vol. 13 (2018).
🔹 Ecotourism, Geopark in Persian Gulf: Challenges and Development Strategies (Qeshm Island) – Journal of Advance in Environmental Biology (July 2014).
🔹 A Review on Eco-tourism Potentials: A Case Study of Kerman-Iran – Journal of Advance in Environmental Biology (Nov 2014)

Conclusion

Marjan Kamyabi’s academic achievements, particularly in accessible tourism and ecotourism, make her a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her dedication to addressing practical issues in tourism, along with her strong publication record, showcases her potential to drive change in the field. With continued growth in research diversity and increased global academic engagement, she is on a promising path to further success in academia.

Wagdi Khalifa | Economic Growth | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wagdi Khalifa | Economic Growth | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wagdi Khalifa, University of Mediterranean Karpasia, Libya

Dr. Wagdi Khalifa is an accomplished finance expert with a PhD in Finance from Eastern Mediterranean University (2018) and an MSc in Accounting from the University of Benghazi (2004). He has authored numerous SSCI-indexed publications focusing on banking, finance, environmental sustainability, and energy economics. Currently, a full-time instructor at Girne American University, he has extensive teaching experience in corporate finance, accounting, and quantitative methods. Dr. Khalifa has also served as a financial auditor and holds memberships in editorial boards. Proficient in Arabic, English, and Turkish, he combines academic rigor with practical expertise in finance and economics. 📚💼

 

 

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🎓 Academic Qualifications

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wagdi Khalifa has an impressive academic background in finance and accounting. He earned his PhD in Finance from Eastern Mediterranean University, North Cyprus, in 2018. In 2016, he received a prestigious Certificate in Investment Appraisal and Risk Analysis from Queen’s University, Canada. Earlier in his career, Dr. Khalifa completed his Master’s degree in Accounting in 2004 and his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting in 1996, both from the Faculty of Economics, University of Benghazi (Garyounis University), Libya. His strong academic foundation underpins his expertise in finance and accounting. 📚💼

 

 

🏫 Academic Experience

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wagdi Khalifa boasts extensive academic experience in finance and accounting. From 2000 to 2004, he served as a Teaching Assistant at the Faculty of Economics, University of Benghazi. He became a Lecturer there from 2005 to 2010. Between 2015 and 2016, he worked as a Senior Lecturer at Girne American University. In 2016, he also held part-time roles at Eastern Mediterranean University and Cyprus International University. Since 2018, Dr. Khalifa has been a full-time instructor at Girne American University’s Accounting Department, sharing his expertise with students. 📘🎓

 

💼 Professional Experience

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wagdi Khalifa has a strong background in financial management and auditing. From 2002 to 2006, he served as the Head of the Financial Audit Department at the General Post & Telecommunications in Benghazi, Libya, ensuring financial compliance and accuracy. In 2008, he contributed his expertise as a member of the Appraisal Committee for the limited Libyan Milkam Company, providing valuable insights for financial evaluations. His professional journey highlights his leadership and proficiency in financial auditing and appraisal. 📊✔️

 

 

🔍 Research Focus

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wagdi Khalifa’s research spans several critical areas in economics, finance, and environmental sustainability. His work explores topics such as healthcare spending and outcomes, macroeconomic factors and financial development, and banking sector dynamics, particularly within emerging economies like East Africa and the Gulf Cooperation Countries. Dr. Khalifa also investigates the impacts of oil prices, energy consumption, and renewable energy on sustainability, alongside the role of technological advancements in driving economic growth. His research on environmental sustainability 🌍, trade 📦, and financial systems 💰 highlights the interconnectedness of economic and environmental policies.

 

Publication Top Notes

  • Healthcare spending and health outcomes: evidence from selected East African countries 🏥 | Cited by: 136 | Year: 2017
  • Determinants of load capacity factor in South Korea: does structural change matter? 🇰🇷 | Cited by: 54 | Year: 2022
  • The impacts of bank-specific and macroeconomic variables on the capital adequacy ratio: evidence from Islamic banks 🏦 | Cited by: 29 | Year: 2018
  • Chinese banking sector: A major stakeholder in bringing forth the fourth industrial revolution in the country 🇨🇳 | Cited by: 18 | Year: 2021
  • Testing the effect of oil prices, ecological footprint, banking sector development, and economic growth on energy consumption: Evidence from bootstrap ARDL approach 💡 | Cited by: 10 | Year: 2023
  • The impact of natural resources rent, renewable energy, and governance on environmental sustainability—Evidence from resource-rich countries 🌍 | Cited by: 8 | Year: 2024
  • Examining the relationship between unconventional monetary policy and exchange rate movements: Empirical evidence from United States quantitative easing 💰 | Cited by: 2 | Year: 2022
  • A Panel Analysis on the Nexus between Financial Development, Oil Production, and Trade-Openness and Its Impact on Sustainable Economic Growth: Evidence from Selected Arab Economies 🌐 | Cited by: 1 | Year: 2024
  • Role of technology management for carbon neutrality in Gulf economies: the role of social globalization and financial development 🌱 | Cited by: 1 | Year: 2024
  • Variability of macroeconomic variables and their implications on the Commercial Banks’ Profit Sustainability in Morocco 🇲🇦 | Cited by: 1 | Year: 2020
  • Enhanced Extreme Learning Machine via Competitive Learning SSA (CL-SSA) for Load Capacity Factor Prediction 🤖 | Cited by: 0 | Year: 2025
  • The Influence of Trade, Technology and Economic Growth on Environmental Sustainability in the Gulf Cooperation Countries—New Evidence with the MMQR Method 🌍 | Cited by: 0 | Year: 2025
  • Green Supply Chain Practices and Environmental Performance: A Moderated Role of Adaptive Green Culture and Mediated Role of Competitive Pressure ♻️ | Cited by: 0 | Year: 2024
  • Unpacking How Natural Gas, Digital Growth, and Hydro-Based Energy Sources Impact Ecological Sustainability in Egypt 🇪🇬 | Cited by: 0 | Year: 2024
  • Role of energy consumption, information and communications technology, and economic complexity in promoting environmental sustainability: Implications for Gulf countries 🌍 | Cited by: 0 | Year: 2024