Bahareh Abedin | Business Hypotheses | Best Researcher Award

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Bahareh Abedin | Business Hypotheses | Best Researcher Award

Dr Bahareh Abedin, University of Mazandaran, Iran

🌟 Dr. Bahareh Abedin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Business Administration at the University of Mazandaran. With a Ph.D. in Strategic Management, she specializes in business analysis and strategic planning for SMEs. As Director of Executive Management and Secretary of the University-Industry Relations Committee, she bridges academia and industry. Her research focuses on behavioral strategic management and the industry-academia relationship. Dr. Abedin has supervised numerous HDR students and serves as Internal Manager for the Journal of Sustainable Human Resource Management. Her work includes publications on green HR practices and effective organizational leadership. 📈📚

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📚 Educational 

PhD in Strategic Management from Tarbiat Modares University, Iran.

Experience

Expertise in business analysis, strategic management, and marketing, with prior roles in sales and management consulting.

Research focus

B. Abedin’s research focuses on organizational behavior, leadership, and human resource management, with a particular emphasis on the impact of family functions on family business development. Their work explores strategic issues within organizations, particularly during crises like COVID-19, and includes studies on customer perceptions in marketing and the integration of technology in business practices. Recent contributions involve sustainable human resource management and the role of spiritual intelligence in leadership. Overall, Abedin’s research addresses the intersection of management theory and practical applications in diverse organizational contexts. 📊👨‍💼🌍✨

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Effects of family functions and structural changes on family business development (social capital evidence)

Investigating what determines strategic issues in organizations: A qualitative study

Formation and Identification of Strategic Issues in Organizations: A review and classification of current studies

Investigating Effective Organizational Leadership’s Indicators in Covid19 Crisis Management.

Machine Learning in Behavioral Finance: A Systematic Literature Review.

designing a conceptual model of Talent Turnover among Iranian Organizations: An Exploratory Research in ICT industry

Spiritual Intelligence as a Transformational Tool for Organizational Leaders A Case Study of National Iranian Oil Company

Investigating Customers’ Attitude and Perception toward Mobile Marketing in the ICT Era

Explaining the Relationship between the Perceived Value of Customers of Luxury Car Brands and their Purchasing‎ Behavior in Tehran

Customer Satisfaction Measurement: Through Multi-Criteria Analysis Model (MUSA)

 

MBOHOU Sylvain | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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MBOHOU Sylvain | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr MBOHOU Sylvain, Universidade Estadual do Maranhão, UEMA, Brazil

Dr MBOHOU Sylvain is an Assistant Professor specializing in the History of Contemporary Africa and The Global South in International Relations. Currently a postdoctoral researcher at Universidade Estadual do Maranhão, Brazil, they also serve on the editorial committees of Nouvelle Afrique Editions and the International Journal of Business Diplomacy and Economy. With a Ph.D. in African History and International Relations from the University of Dschang, their research focuses on slavery, international relations, and heritage management. They have extensive teaching experience in Cameroon and have authored several impactful theses and reports. 🌟✍️

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Experience

Dr. Dr MBOHOU Sylvain is an Assistant Professor teaching courses like “History of Contemporary Africa” and “The Global South in International Relations” since April 2024. Currently a postdoctoral researcher at Universidade Estadual do Maranhão, Brazil, since June 2023, he also serves on the editorial committees of Nouvelle Afrique Editions and the International Journal of Business Diplomacy and Economy. An expert for AFFADA in Cameroon since 2015, he has been an associate researcher at CERPETA since 2014. He previously taught history at various institutions in Cameroon from 2009 to 2023. 🌍📚✍️✨

Academic Training and Certifications

Dr. MBOHOU Sylvain earned a Ph.D. in African History and International Relations from the University of Dschang, Cameroon, in 2021, graduating with the distinction “Very Honorable.” Prior to this, he completed a Master II in History of International Relations (2010-2012) and a Master I in the same field (2009-2010) at the same university. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s Degree in History of International Relations, focusing on Political Science (2008-2009). He also obtained a Baccalaureate A4 in Spanish at the Government Classical High School of Malantouen in 2006. 📚🌍🎓

Awards

In 2024, I received a grant from the University of Virginia’s Center for Global Inquiry and Innovation (CGII). In 2023, I was awarded the Scientific Mobility Grant for the International Conference on “Slavery and Post-Slavery in Modern African History” and a scholarship from FAPEMA in collaboration with UEMA, Brazil. Additionally, I received an international scientific mobility grant from the Fondation pour la Mémoire de l’Esclavage (FME) and was a finalist for their best thesis competition on slavery. I also look forward to the Sue Peabody Award to support my attendance at the FCHS annual meeting. 🌍📚✨

Research focus

Sylvain Mbohou’s research focuses on the historical dynamics of slavery and post-slavery societies, particularly the experiences of enslaved children in the Bamum Kingdom of West Cameroon. His work explores the intersections of vulnerability, dependence, and social structures within these contexts. Through a detailed examination of the Bamum’s involvement in transatlantic and Arab-Muslim slave trades, Mbohou provides insights into the socio-cultural impacts on enslaved communities. His studies contribute to a deeper understanding of historical injustices and their lasting effects on contemporary societies. 📜🔍👶🏽✨

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Vulnerability and Dependence in Slavery and Post-Slavery Societies: A Historicisation of the Enslaved Children (<i>Pon Pekpen)</i> from the Bamum Kingdom West Cameroon)

 

Weichao Wang | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Weichao Wang | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Mr Weichao Wang, Southwest Forestry University, China

Weichao Wang is a dedicated researcher at Southwest Forestry University, with a focus on ecological studies and environmental science. 🌿 He is a key participant in multiple significant projects, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China-funded research on microalgae diversity and wetland meadow plant stability. 🧪 He has contributed to notable publications, such as studies on alpine vegetation responses and Orchidaceae diversity in Yunnan. 🌸 Weichao has been honored with the Second Place Graduate Student Academic Scholarship for two consecutive years (2022-2023, 2023-2024). 🏆 His work significantly advances our understanding of ecological stoichiometry and environmental heterogeneity. 🌏📚

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Education

I earned the Second Place Graduate Student Academic Scholarship at Southwest Forestry University for both the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 academic years 📚🥈. My research includes projects on chemosensory effects of alpine meadow plants, environmental heterogeneity’s impact on microalgae, trampling disturbances on wetland meadow plants, and ecological stoichiometry of coffee leaves and soils in Yunnan Province. Notable publications feature studies on alpine vegetation responses, orchid diversity, and water quality in Dianchi Wetland Park 🌿🌸💧.

Experience

I earned the Second Place Graduate Student Academic Scholarship at Southwest Forestry University for both the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 academic years 📚🥈. My research includes projects on chemosensory effects of alpine meadow plants, environmental heterogeneity’s impact on microalgae, trampling disturbances on wetland meadow plants, and ecological stoichiometry of coffee leaves and soils in Yunnan Province. Notable publications feature studies on alpine vegetation responses, orchid diversity, and water quality in Dianchi Wetland Park 🌿🌸💧.

Awards

🎓 In November 2022, the user earned the Second Place Graduate Student Academic Scholarship at Southwest Forestry University for the 2022-2023 academic year, recognizing their academic excellence and dedication. 📚✨ Their commitment to scholarly pursuits was further acknowledged in November 2023, when they received the same prestigious scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year. 🎉🏆 These accolades highlight their consistent performance and determination in their academic journey, showcasing their capability and promise as a graduate student at Southwest Forestry University. 🌟🔍

Research focus

Weichao Wang’s research focuses on the ecological dynamics of alpine vegetation, specifically investigating how different species impact ecosystem responses. Their work, highlighted in the study “Short-Term Responses of Alpine Vegetation to the Removal of Dominant Versus Sparse Species,” explores the effects of removing dominant and sparse species on plant communities. This research is crucial for understanding biodiversity conservation, ecosystem stability, and the impacts of climate change on fragile alpine environments. 🌿🗻🔬📊

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Short-Term Responses of Alpine Vegetation to the Removal of Dominant Versus Sparse Species

Ioannis Chatzilygeroudis | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

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Ioannis Chatzilygeroudis | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Prof Ioannis Chatzilygeroudis, University of Patras, Greece

Prof. Emeritus at the University of Patras, Greece, with a rich educational background in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (NTUA), Theology (University of Athens), MSc in Information Technology, and a PhD in Artificial Intelligence (University of Nottingham). Fluent in Greek and English, he specializes in AI, KR&R, knowledge-based systems, theorem proving, intelligent tutoring, e-learning, machine learning, natural language generation, sentiment analysis, semantic web, and educational robotics. His prolific research includes a PhD thesis, 18 edited volumes, 21 book chapters, 46 journal papers, 115 conference papers, 8 national conference papers, and 14 workshop papers. 📚🤖💻🌐

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Education

📚 From September 1968 to June 1974, completed secondary education, earning a Certificate of High School Graduation in Science. 🎓 Pursued a Diploma in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Electronics at the National Technical University of Athens from October 1974 to July 1979. 📜 From February to June 1983, obtained a Certificate of Educational Studies from PATES of SELETE, Greece. 📖 Achieved a Bachelor in Theology from the University of Athens, completed between October 1979 and December 1987. 🎓 Earned an MSc in Information Technology from the University of Nottingham in 1989, followed by a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from the same university in 1992. 🧠 Thesis: “Integrating Logic and Objects for Knowledge Representation and Reasoning.”

Experience

📘 From Feb. 1982 to June 1982, I served as a part-time lab professor at PALMER Higher School of Electronics in Greece, teaching Electronics Lab. My full-time teaching journey began at TEI of Athens (1982-84), where I covered courses like Electrotechnics and Circuit Theory. My secondary education tenure (1984-92) focused on electrical engineering subjects. I then transitioned to higher education, teaching at TEI of Kozani and Chalkida, and later at the University of Nottingham (1990-92). From 1995-2006, I was a senior researcher and lecturer at the University of Patras, ultimately becoming a professor (2009-2023). Now, I am a Professor Emeritus. 🎓🔬

Projects

From June 1993 to November 1995, I managed the CTI team for the DELTA-CIME project, developing a knowledge-based production control system. I led several initiatives, including the MEDFORM project for multimedia education and the national project for educational software in chemistry. As a senior researcher, I contributed to intelligent systems for tele-education and hybrid knowledge representation. I led multiple European projects like MENUET, AVARES, and TESLA, focusing on innovative education through virtual reality. My work aims to enhance learning experiences across disciplines, involving collaboration with various international partners. 🌍📚💻🎓

Research focus

Ioannis Hatzilygeroudis specializes in artificial intelligence and its applications in various domains, particularly in agriculture and healthcare. His research includes intelligent systems for diagnosing farmed fish diseases, employing deep learning techniques for image analysis, and exploring natural language processing methods. He has contributed significantly to the development of expert systems and reinforcement learning approaches to improve disease prediction in aquaculture. Additionally, his work in sentiment analysis and e-learning demonstrates a commitment to advancing educational technologies and user experience. Hatzilygeroudis’s interdisciplinary approach combines computer science with practical applications, making significant strides in health and environmental management. 🌱🐟💻📊

Publication focus

Using Level-Based Multiple Reasoning in a Web-Based Intelligent System for the Diagnosis of Farmed Fish Diseases

An Integrated GIS-Based Reinforcement Learning Approach for Efficient Prediction of Disease Transmission in Aquaculture

Speech Emotion Recognition Using Convolutional Neural Networks with Attention Mechanism

Expert Systems for Farmed Fish Disease Diagnosis: An Overview and a Proposal

Expert Systems for Farmed Fish Disease Diagnosis: An Overview and a Proposal

A Convolutional Autoencoder Approach for Boosting the Specificity of Retinal Blood Vessels Segmentation

Evaluating Deep Learning Techniques for Natural Language Inference

A Brief Survey of Sim2Real Methods for Robot Learning

E-Learning Courses Evaluation on the Basis of Trainees’ Feedback on Open Questions Text Analysis

Deep Learning Methods for Accurate Skin Cancer Recognition and Mobile Application

Faroque Ahmed | Quantitative Hypotheses | Best Researcher Award

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Faroque Ahmed | Quantitative Hypotheses | Best Researcher Award

Mr Faroque Ahmed, Ural Federal University, Russia, Russia

Faroque Ahmed is a PhD researcher at Ural Federal University, Russia 🇷🇺, specializing in development studies and financial economics 📊. He holds an M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Statistics from Islamic University, Kushtia-Jhinaidah, where he achieved top positions in his class 🥇. With research interests in quantile-based methods, VARs, data mining, and machine learning 🤖, he has served as a Senior Research Associate at the Bangladesh Institute of Governance and Management (BIGM) and as a Research Assistant at the Islamic University, working on credit card fraud detection. Faroque also boasts excellent academic achievements and IELTS proficiency 🏅📚.

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Education

📚 With a strong academic background, I hold a Master’s in Statistics from Islamic University, Kushtia-Jhinaidah, completed in 2015 with an ‘A’ grade and a CGPA of 3.91, securing first-class first position 🥇. My Bachelor’s in Statistics from the same university, completed in 2014, earned me an ‘A’ grade and a CGPA of 3.84, ranking second in first class 🥈. Prior to this, I excelled in Science, achieving a perfect GPA of 5.00 in both my Higher Secondary (2009) and Secondary (2006) School Certificates at New Govt. Degree College and Masjid Mission Academy, respectively 🌟.

Experience

Since 2022, the user has been a PhD Researcher at the Laboratory of International & Regional Economics (LIRE) at the Graduate School of Economics and Management (GSEM), Ural Federal University, Yekaterinburg, Russia 📚🌍. Concurrently, they have served as a Senior Research Associate at the Bangladesh Institute of Governance and Management (BIGM), affiliated with the University of Dhaka, since 2019 🏢🇧🇩. Previously, from 2016 to 2019, they worked as a Research Assistant at the Quantitative Financial Economic Development (QFED) Lab in the Dept. of Statistics at Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh, focusing on credit card fraud detection using machine-learning algorithms under the supervision of Md. Altaf Hossain 💳🤖.

Research Interest

I am passionate about the fields of development studies and financial economics, focusing on advanced methodologies and data analysis. My expertise includes quantile-based methods, various types of VARs, and data mining techniques. I am proficient in leveraging machine learning and big data analysis for robust econometric modeling. Through these skills, I aim to contribute to the understanding and development of economic policies and practices. 📊💡🔍📉💻🔎

Awards

In 2017-18, I was awarded the UGC research grant for my master’s project on the socio-economic effects of remittance on Bangladeshi migrant households. Under the supervision of Md. Altaf Hossain, an Associate Professor at Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh, I conducted extensive research in this area. Additionally, in 2017, I completed Big Data Analytics Training through the LICT project of the ICT Ministry, People’s Republic of Bangladesh. 📚🔍💼 The grant and training significantly enhanced my research capabilities and data analysis skills, contributing to my academic and professional growth. 📈🌏

Research focus

Faheem Ahmed’s research primarily focuses on the intersection of economics, environmental studies, and technological applications. His work includes examining the impact of geopolitical risks on global finance, analyzing the economic growth-environment nexus, and exploring the implications of AI technology on industrial outputs and energy consumption. Additionally, Ahmed delves into health outcomes influenced by governance and education, social distancing behaviors during Covid-19, and predictive modeling for air quality and credit card fraud detection. His interdisciplinary approach combines machine learning with economic and environmental analysis, reflecting a broad interest in sustainable development and risk management. 🌍📊💡🌱📉🔍.

Publication top notes

Robot race in geopolitically risky environment: Exploring the Nexus between AI-powered tech industrial outputs and energy consumption in Singapore

Semi-Supervised Machine Learning Method for Predicting Observed Individual Risk Preference Using Gallup Data

Assessing the impact of Russian–Ukrainian geopolitical risks on global green finance: a quantile dependency analysis

An inquiry into the achievements in health outcomes of Bangladesh: role of health expenditure, income, governance and female education

Integration of theory of planned behavior into actual social distancing behavior amid Covid-19

Economic growth and environmental pollution nexus in Ba

An analysis of energy, environment and economic growth (EEE) nexus: a 2SLS approach

Creative social media use for Covid-19 prevention in Bangladesh: a structural equation modeling approach

A comparative study of credit card fraud detection using the combinati

Predicting air quality of Dhaka and Sylhet divisions in Bangladesh: a time series modeling approach

 

Hala Eltag Sirror | Energy and Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

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Hala Eltag Sirror | Energy and Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Dr Hala Eltag Sirror, Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Hala Eltag Sirror is an esteemed architect and educator with a Ph.D. in Architecture from the University of Khartoum (2014). Currently an Assistant Professor at Prince Sultan University, she has held various academic roles in Sudan. Her research focuses on sustainable architecture and construction management. Dr. Sirror has earned accolades like the Best Paper Award (2022) and is a USGBC Faculty member and LEED AP BD+C. She is fluent in English and Arabic, and actively contributes to academic and professional communities. 🌍🏢📚🔬

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Education

Dr. Hala Eltag Sirror holds a Ph.D. in Architecture, Construction Management (2014) from the University of Khartoum, Sudan, with a thesis on “The Adoption of Performance Improving Management Concepts and Techniques in the Sudanese Construction Industry” and an external examiner from University College London. They earned an M.Sc. in Environmental Studies (2002) with a thesis assessing the environmental impact of small-scale building materials production in Sudan. Their academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Architecture (1996), focusing on a “City of Culture” project. They excelled in their GCSE from the University of London, ranking 3rd in their school with 5 As. 🎓🏗️🌍📚🌟

Administrative Record

With a distinguished career in architectural engineering, this professional served as the Associate Chair (2020-2021) and Program Coordinator (2019-2020) of the Architectural Engineering Program at Prince Sultan University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 🏢🌟. Previously, they chaired the Architecture Department at the National Ribat University in Sudan in 2015 🏛️. They coordinated the Master Program in Project Management at the University of Sudan for Science and Technology (2009-2010) 🎓. From 2003 to 2015, they supervised graduate student projects and served as the Design Studio Coordinator at the same university 🎨📐. Their leadership and dedication have greatly influenced the field of architectural education 🏆📚.

Designated as USGBC Faculty in 2023, a global network of credible, qualified instructors with deep expertise in sustainability 🌍. Recipient of the Best Paper Award at the ICSDI 2022 at Prince Sultan University 📜. Achieved Third Place in the Poster Competition at WiDS 2021 at Prince Sultan University 🥉. Honored with the Best Academic Performance Award in 2002 from the Institute of Environmental Science, University of Khartoum 🌿. Part of the design team that won Second Place in an international design competition for Sudan Airways headquarters in 1998 ✈️. Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in 2020 🎓. Completed the Higher Education Teaching and Learning Certificate Program at PSU in 2018 📚. LEED Accredited Professional in Building Design and Construction since 2017 🏢.

 

Research focus

Hala Sirror’s research primarily focuses on sustainable architecture, environmental identity, and urban balance in Islamic and heritage buildings. Her studies include analyzing sustainable strategies in Al-Ula Heritage Village 🌿🏛️, preserving environmental identity in Islamic residential buildings in the Hejaz region 🏡🌱, and the significance of internal courtyards in mosque design 🕌. She also explores indoor environmental quality’s impact on productivity 📚🏢, market transformation towards sustainability in Saudi Arabia 🌍✅, and virtual reality in architecture education 🎓🌐. Her work often integrates climatic treatments for hot areas 🌞 and employs gravitational law to assess urban balance 📏🏙️.

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Sustainability in the Workplace: Evaluating Indoor Environmental Quality of a Higher Education Building in Riyadh

Lessons Learned from the Past: Tracing Sustainable Strategies in the Architecture of Al-Ula Heritage Village

PRESERVING AND SUSTAINING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IDENTITY OF ISLAMIC RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN THE HEJAZ REGION IN KSA

Demographic Analysis of the Makkah Province for the Purpose of Evaluating the Balance of the Urban System

Effect of Indoor Environmental Quality on Work Productivity in Educational Buildings: A Review.

Market Transformation Towards Sustainability in Saudi Arabia: A Comparison Between Mostadam And LEED Rating Systems

The use of Gravitational Law to assess urban balance: the case of Makkah region in Saudi Arabia

Mário Ferreira | Cognitive Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mário Ferreira | Cognitive Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr Mário Ferreira, University of Lisbon, Portugal

Dr. Mário Ferreira, a distinguished psychologist, holds a PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Lisbon and a habilitation in Psychology from the same institution. With extensive academic tenure at the University of Lisbon, he has served as Associate Professor and Director of the Experimental Psychology Laboratory. Dr. Ferreira’s research focuses on social cognition, heuristics, and consumer behavior, securing multiple grants including from the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology. He has led significant projects like “Fighting over-indebtedness” and contributed to international collaborations at institutions like Indiana University. Passionate about cognitive processes, he integrates AI algorithms in studying indebtedness, enriching psychological science. 🧠🔬

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Education

Dr. Mário Ferreira has built an illustrious academic career in psychology, culminating in a 2020 Habilitation from the University of Lisbon. With a PhD in Social Psychology and a Master’s in Cognitive Psychology from the same institution, their journey began with a BA in 1991. They pursued further studies, including postgraduate work in Applied Psychology with Computation at University College of North Wales. Their teaching roles at Lisbon spanned from Teaching Assistant to Associate Professor, interspersed with prestigious visiting scholar positions at Heidelberg and Indiana University. Their lecture on decision-making processes underscores their expertise. 🎓📘

Research grants

From 2012 to 2023, Dr. [Name]’s research spans diverse projects funded by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) and other institutions. As Principal Investigator, their work included projects like “Fighting over-indebtedness” (2016-2020) and “Data Science and Over-Indebtedness” (2020-2023), exploring AI algorithms in credit consumption. They also contributed to studies on cognitive processes and heuristics’ impact, examining trait inferences and judgments’ neural underpinnings. As a member of research teams, they collaborated on projects such as evaluating COVID-19 resilience strategies. Their interdisciplinary approach bridges psychology and data science, aiming to understand complex societal issues. 🌍💡

Awards

Dr. Mário Ferreira, a distinguished researcher, has garnered numerous accolades throughout their career. Their journey includes prestigious awards such as the 2023 Research Award from the University of Lisbon (honorable mention) and the 2022 Best Paper Award from APPE (Associação Portuguesa de Psicologia Experimental). They have also been honored with a Humboldt Fellowship for Experienced Researchers (2014-2016), a Fulbright Fellowship (2010-2011), and a PhD Scholarship funded by FCT and the European Social Foundation (1999-2003). Earlier achievements include a University College of North Wales (UCNW) post-graduation Scholarship (1992-1993) and an ERASMUS Scholarship (1989-1990). 🏆 Their commitment to excellence in research is reflected in their diverse international recognitions and contributions.

Research focus

Based on the research publications of Mário B. Ferreira, his focus revolves around cognitive psychology, decision-making processes, and behavioral economics. His work explores topics such as motivated reasoning, heuristic and analytic processes in decision-making, and the impact of construal level on reasoning biases. Ferreira’s studies also delve into memory illusions, trait transference, and strategic reasoning in various contexts. Through his research, he aims to understand how cognitive mechanisms influence consumer behavior, decision outcomes, and judgments related to financial decision-making and indebtedness.

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When Cognitive Reflection Leads to Less Overall but More Systematic Judgment Bias: The Case of the Base Rates Fallacy

Anchoring in a Social Context: How the Possibility of Being Misinformed by Others Impacts One’s Judgment

When Type 2 Processing Misfires: The Indiscriminate Use of Statistical Thinking about Reasoning Problems

Using mindsets to boost health: how construal level and goal pursuit shape health message effectiveness on cessation behaviors

Green pride in sustainable versus premium brand decisions

A diffusion model analysis of belief bias: Different cognitive mechanisms explain how cognitive abilities and thinking styles contribute to conflict resolution in reasoning

Attitudes Toward Money and Control Strategies of Financial Behavior: A Comparison Between Overindebted and Non-overindebted Consumers

Using artificial intelligence to overcome over-indebtedness and fight poverty

Trait transference from brands to individuals: The impact of brand-behavior congruency

What’s next? Disentangling availability from representativeness using binary decision tasks

Steven Goodman | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Steven Goodman | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Prof Steven Goodman, Field Museum of Natural History, United States

Dr. Steven Goodman is a distinguished conservation biologist recognized for his groundbreaking work in biodiversity. He has received numerous awards, including the Biodiversity Leadership Award (2004) and the Aldo Leopold Conservation Award (2018) 🏆. His research and fieldwork, funded by prestigious grants from organizations like the American Museum of Natural History and National Geographic Society, have significantly contributed to the understanding and conservation of avifauna and ecosystems in Egypt and beyond 🌍. An Honorary Fellow of the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation (2019), Dr. Goodman continues to inspire with his dedication to preserving natural heritage 🌿🦜.

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Education

📚 With a rich academic journey, this scholar began their educational pursuit at the University of Michigan, USA, where they earned a B.S. 🎓 They continued their studies at the University of Hamburg, Germany, achieving a Ph.D. 🥼 Furthering their expertise, they completed an HDR at the University of Orsay, France 🌍, and were honored with a Docteur Honoris Causa from the University of Antananarivo, Madagascar. 🌟 This distinguished academic path highlights their dedication and significant contributions to their field.

Awards

🌿 Renowned for his contributions to biodiversity, he received the Biodiversity Leadership Award from the Bay and Paul Foundation and the Conservation Leadership Award from WWF in 2004. In 2005, he was named a MacArthur Foundation Fellow. His excellence continued with an Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellowship in 2013 and the Aldo Leopold Conservation Award from the American Society of Mammalogists in 2018. Honored as an Honorary Fellow by the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation in 2019, he recently earned the Certificat de reconnaissance, champion de la Biodiversité, from Madagascar’s Ministre de l’Environnement et du Développement Durable in 2024. 🌍✨

Research focus

The research focus of SM Goodman encompasses a wide range of ecological and evolutionary studies, primarily centered on Madagascar. Goodman’s work includes biodiversity conservation in tropical forests 🌳, ecological niche modeling 📊, and the biogeographic evolution of Madagascar’s unique fauna 🦎. Additionally, Goodman has contributed significantly to understanding species diversity and endemism on the island, including extensive studies on lemurs 🐒 and carnivores 🐆. His research also explores human impacts on ecosystems and the evolutionary history of various species, highlighting the importance of conservation efforts in maintaining biodiversity 🌍. Overall, Goodman’s work aims to protect and preserve Madagascar’s rich natural heritage.

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Averting biodiversity collapse in tropical forest protected areas

Spatial filtering to reduce sampling bias can improve the performance of ecological niche models

A chronology for late prehistoric Madagascar

The natural history of Madagascar

Biogeographic evolution of Madagascar’s microendemic biota

Updated estimates of biotic diversity and endemism for Madagascar

Single origin of Malagasy Carnivora from an African ancestor

The birds of Egypt

Patterns of species change in anthropogenically disturbed forests of Madagascar

Taxonomic revision of mouse lemurs (Microcebus) in the western portions of Madagascar

A review of predation on lemurs: implications for the evolution of social behavior in small, nocturnal primates

Alexander Cerwenka | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Alexander Cerwenka | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr Alexander Cerwenka, SNSB-ZSM, Germany

Dr. Alexander Cerwenka is a dedicated technical assistant at SNSB-Zoologische Staatssammlung München, overseeing the operation, maintenance, and supervision of light microscopy equipment, Micro-CT, and scanning electron microscope since August 2016. He also serves in the Evertebrata varia section. From October 2016 to May 2018, he was a scientific associate at SNSB, working on the “BioniCut” project for high-performance saw blades. Previously, he was a research associate at the Technical University of Munich, studying the invasion front of Neogobius melanostomus in the upper Danube River. 🌊🔬🦠🪚📊

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Education

2010-2014: Ph.D. in Aquatic System Biology 🐠 Research on evolutionary, population genomic, and ecological mechanisms of simultaneous invasion processes of two closely related fish species (Neogobius ssp.) in the upper Danube. 2008-2009: Preparation of DFG Application for Ph.D. 🎓 Focus: Evolutionary, population genomic, and ecological mechanisms of simultaneous invasion processes of two closely related fish species (Neogobius ssp.) in the upper Danube. 2002-2007: Studied Biology at the Technical University of Munich 📘

Experience

Since 8/2016: Technical Assistant 🔬 Managing all light microscopy equipment, micro-CT, and scanning electron microscopes. Since 8/2016: Technical Assistant in the Evertebrata varia section 🦋 10/2016-5/2018: Scientific Employee 🛠️
Project: “Bionically optimized high-performance saw blades for woodworking (BioniCut)”.

Awards

Rüdiger-Riehl-Preis 2015 🏆 In recognition of scientific achievements in the dissertation: “Phenotypic and genetic differentiation of invasive gobies in the upper Danube River.”

Research focus

Dr. Andreas F. Cerwenka’s research focuses on the ecology and invasion biology of aquatic species, particularly invasive gobies in European rivers. His studies explore the ecological impacts, dispersal patterns, and adaptive strategies of invasive species like the round goby (Neogobius melanostomus) and their effects on native ecosystems. Through field experiments and molecular analyses, Cerwenka investigates how environmental conditions and human activities influence the success and spread of these invasions. His work also includes evaluating methods for population assessment and the impacts of invasive species on native biodiversity. 🌊🔬🐟🌍📊

Publication top notes

Bigger is better: characteristics of round gobies forming an invasion front in the Danube River

Comparative feeding ecology of invasive Ponto-Caspian gobies

A systematic approach to evaluate the influence of environmental conditions on eDNA detection success in aquatic ecosystems

Effects of sampling techniques on population assessment of invasive round goby Neogobius melanostomus

Shell morphological versus genetic identification of quagga mussel (Dreissena bugensis) and zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha)

Invasion strategies in round goby (Neogobius melanostomus): Is bigger really better?

Synergistic impacts by an invasive amphipod and an invasive fish explain native gammarid extinction

Isotope evidence for preferential dispersal of fast-spreading invasive gobies along man-made river bank structures

Phenotypic differentiation of Ponto-Caspian gobies during a contemporary invasion of the upper Danube River

Population trends of invasive alien gobies in the upper Danube River: 10 years after first detection of the globally invasive round goby (Neogobius melanostomus)