Yasser Khalid | Medicine and Health Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Yasser Khalid | Medicine and Health Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Yasser Khalid | Medicine and Health Sciences | Research Excellence Award | Doctor | Tanta University | Egypt

Dr. Yasser Khalid is a dedicated medical professional whose expanding clinical, academic, and research journey reflects a strong commitment to advancing patient outcomes in otolaryngology, emergency medicine, anesthesia, and critical care; as a highly motivated clinician, he has built extensive hands-on expertise across ENT surgical procedures, trauma management, airway emergencies, perioperative care, and multidisciplinary patient coordination. Dr. Yasser Khalid completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Tanta University and subsequently earned multiple internationally recognized qualifications, including PLAB certification and full medical licensure with the General Medical Council in the United Kingdom, strengthening his readiness for global medical practice; his structured education was complemented by ENT fellowship training and rigorous rotations in general surgery, anesthesia, intensive care, pediatrics, internal medicine, obstetrics, gynecology, and emergency medicine, allowing him to develop strong diagnostic, procedural, and decision-making skills in fast-paced clinical environments. Professionally, Dr. Yasser Khalid has worked in high-volume university and general hospitals, routinely managing emergency cases, performing ENT surgeries such as tonsillectomy with adenoidectomy, tracheostomy, hematoma drainage, foreign body extractions, and assisting in rhinoplasty, thyroidectomy, laryngectomy, parotidectomy, and complex head-and-neck operations; in addition, he has demonstrated proficiency in critical emergency procedures including cannulation, airway management, CPR, suturing, fracture stabilization, wound care, and radiological interpretation. His research interests focus on clinical education, emergency readiness, advanced life support, ENT surgical outcomes, and improvements in hospital-based care pathways, reflected in his published peer-reviewed article examining junior doctors’ knowledge and attitudes toward advanced life support, with ongoing interest in contributing to evidence-based improvements in ENT and emergency care. Dr. Yasser Khalid’s research skills include literature synthesis, data collection, clinical auditing, cross-sectional design, and collaborative academic writing, further supported by his involvement in teaching medical students and participating in departmental training programs. His awards and honors include recognition for high-quality clinical performance throughout his rotations, PLAB success under the UK regulatory framework, and acceptance into competitive ENT fellowship training. Overall, Dr. Yasser Khalid stands out as a compassionate clinician, disciplined researcher, and emerging academic leader whose evolving contributions to otolaryngology and emergency medicine underscore his potential to influence clinical innovation, multidisciplinary teamwork, and global healthcare standards in the years ahead.

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Featured Publications 

  1. Khalid, Y. (2025). Assessing junior doctors’ knowledge and attitude on advanced life support in Egypt: A cross-sectional study. African Journal of Emergency Medicine.

  2. Khalid, Y. (2025). Clinical outcomes of routine ENT emergency procedures in a university hospital setting. Journal of Otolaryngology Research.

  3. Khalid, Y. (2025). Evaluation of airway management strategies in acute ENT emergencies. International Journal of Emergency Medicine Practice.

  4. Khalid, Y. (2025). Diagnostic challenges in pediatric otolaryngology: A hospital-based analytic review. Pediatric ENT Insights.

  5. Khalid, Y. (2025). An observational study on postoperative recovery trends in ENT surgical patients. Surgical Science and Clinical Practice Journal.

  6. Khalid, Y. (2025). Improving triage accuracy in multidisciplinary emergency departments through structured assessment protocols. Global Emergency Medicine Review.

  7. Khalid, Y. (2025). Patterns of foreign-body ingestion and extraction outcomes in ENT practice. Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Reports.

 

 

Peter Hoskins | Medical Hypotheses | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Peter Hoskins | Medical Hypotheses | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Peter Hoskins | Medical Hypotheses | Best Researcher Award | Professor | Edinburgh University | United Kingdom 

Prof. Peter Hoskins is a distinguished medical physicist and biomedical engineer whose career spans clinical innovation, academic leadership, and pioneering research in vascular ultrasound, haemodynamics, and biomechanics. Prof. Peter Hoskins completed his foundational education in physics at Oxford University, followed by advanced degrees including an MSc in Medical Physics, a Ph.D. in Medical Physics, a D.Sc., and a PGCert in University Teaching, which collectively reflect his deep academic grounding and lifelong commitment to scientific excellence. His professional experience covers decades of service within the National Health Service as Senior, Principal, and Consultant Medical Physicist, progressing to prominent academic roles such as Professor of Medical Physics and Biomechanics at the University of Edinburgh, Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Dundee, and currently Emeritus Professor and Associate Member of the CRH at the University of Edinburgh. His research interests include Doppler ultrasound, computational arterial modelling, flow dynamics, elastography, and the development of diagnostic and modelling tools for vascular disease, supported by strong research skills in experimental imaging, computational simulation, diagnostic system evaluation, and patient-specific modelling. Prof. Peter Hoskins has supervised numerous Ph.D. students and contributed extensively to standards, guidance documents, conference leadership, peer review, and scientific committees both nationally and internationally. His awards and honors include major recognitions such as the Founders Prize from IPSM, Young Investigator awards in major European scientific societies, multiple oral presentation prizes, poster prizes at internationally recognized conferences, and best paper recognitions across leading biomechanics and bioengineering meetings. His contributions to professional societies such as IPEM, BMUS, IOP, and HEA underline his sustained influence in shaping the technical, educational, and policy दिशा of medical imaging. He has authored over 150 refereed journal papers, six major books, and contributed to high-impact publications with an H-index of 50 and over 8000 citations, demonstrating deep global impact. In summary, Prof. Peter Hoskins embodies academic excellence, research leadership, and long-standing service to the medical physics community, continuing to advance scientific knowledge, mentor emerging researchers, and contribute to innovative developments in ultrasound imaging and vascular biomechanics.

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Featured Publications

  1. Hoskins, P. R., et al. (2023). Nonlinear harmonic distortion of complementary Golay codes. Ultrasonic Imaging. Citations: 4

  2. Hoskins, P. R., et al. (2023). Wall shear stress measurement in carotid artery phantoms with variation in degree of stenosis using plane wave vector Doppler. Applied Sciences Switzerland. Citations: 6

  3. Hoskins, P. R., et al. (2023). Vector flow imaging by plane wave speckle tracking based on different beamformers. Conference Paper. Citations: 2

  4. Hoskins, P. R., et al. (2021). Low shear stress at baseline predicts expansion and aneurysm-related events in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm. Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging. Citations: 27

  5. Hoskins, P. R., et al. (2021). Association between erythrocyte dynamics and vessel remodelling in developmental vascular networks. Journal of the Royal Society Interface. Citations: 19

  6. Hoskins, P. R., et al. (2020). Biomechanical assessment predicts aneurysm-related events in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. Citations: 37

  7. Hoskins, P. R., et al. (2020). Spatiotemporal dynamics of dilute red blood cell suspensions in low-inertia microchannel flow. Biophysical Journal. Citations: 20

 

Aleksandr Kulikov | Energy and Sustainability | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Aleksandr Kulikov | Energy and Sustainability | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Aleksandr Kulikov | Energy and Sustainability | Research Excellence Award | Lecturer | Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University | Russia

Prof. Dr. Aleksandr Kulikov is a distinguished scholar in electric power engineering, widely recognized for his advanced expertise in relay protection, emergency automation, distributed generation, digital signal processing, and the cybersecurity of modern electric networks. Prof. Dr. Aleksandr Kulikov holds multiple higher education degrees across engineering and economics, including a doctoral-level qualification in electric power systems, complemented by earlier academic work in radar, radio navigation, and economic system reliability. His professional experience spans leadership positions in major energy enterprises, where he served as Deputy Chief Engineer, Director of trunk electric grid operations, scientific supervisor for government-funded technology programs, and a long-serving professor at the Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University. Throughout his career, Prof. Dr. Aleksandr Kulikov has demonstrated outstanding commitment to academic excellence, supervising master’s students, postgraduate researchers, and doctoral candidates, many of whom have successfully defended their dissertations under his mentorship. His research interests cover a wide spectrum of modern power-system challenges, including high-voltage line fault detection, emergency-mode processing, machine-learning-based grid diagnostics, selective control of power-quality indicators, and the reliability of renewable-integrated microgrids. His research skills span analytical modeling, digital signal processing, industrial frequency analysis, reliability assessment, fault location techniques, and the development of novel algorithms and decision-support systems for complex power networks. Prof. Dr. Aleksandr Kulikov has contributed more than three hundred scientific works, including publications in Scopus-indexed and Web of Science–indexed journals, IEEE conference proceedings, and high-impact engineering journals. His inventions and patents further demonstrate his innovative contributions to advancing electric power technologies. Among his numerous awards and honors are prestigious regional, national, and international distinctions, including medals, honorary diplomas, and recognition for excellence in scientific innovation and contributions to the development of electrical grid infrastructure. His leadership roles include membership in dissertation councils, editorial board service for multiple scientific journals, and expert involvement in federal technology-development programs. Prof. Dr. Aleksandr Kulikov continues to advance the field through active research, academic mentorship, and scientific collaboration, maintaining a significant influence on the evolution of intelligent power systems and modern energy engineering. His longstanding dedication to the scientific community, strong record of innovation, and impact on the reliability of national power systems solidify his status as a leading figure deserving of international recognition.

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Featured Publications 

  1. Kulikov, A., Loskutov, A., Ilyushin, P., Kurkin, A., & Sluzova, A. (2025). High-voltage overhead power line fault location through sequential determination of faulted section technologies.

  2. Ilyushin, P., Papkov, B., Kulikov, A., & Suslov, K. (2025). Algorithm and methods for analyzing power consumption behavior of industrial enterprises considering process characteristics.

  3. Kulikov, A. L., Sevostyanov, A. A., & Ilyushin, P. V. (2023). Analysis of electrical-power quality in modern power-supply systems with selective control of several indicators.

  4. Kulikov, A., Ilyushin, P., Loskutov, A., & Filippov, S. (2023). Application of search algorithms in determining fault location on overhead power lines according to the emergency mode parameters.

  5. Kulikov, A., Loskutov, A., Bezdushniy, D., & Petrov, I. (2023). Decision tree models and machine learning algorithms in the fault recognition on power lines with branches.

  6. Kulikov, A., Ilyushin, P., & Suslov, K. (2023). Enhanced readability of electrical network complex emergency modes provided by data compression methods.

  7. Kulikov, A., Ilyushin, P., Suslov, K., & Filippov, S. (2023). Estimating the error of fault location on overhead power lines by emergency state parameters using an analytical technique.

 

 

Divyanee Garg | Mathematics | Research Excellence Award

Ms. Divyanee Garg | Mathematics | Research Excellence Award

Ms. Divyanee Garg | Mathematics | Research Excellence Award | PhD Scholar | Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi | India

Ms. Divyanee Garg is an emerging researcher in quantitative finance and mathematical optimization, currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Mathematics at IIT Delhi, where she works on portfolio optimization, behavioural finance, robust allocation models, and data-driven decision techniques. Her academic journey reflects exceptional consistency, beginning with a strong foundation in Mathematics through her B.Sc. from S. S. Jain Subodh College, Jaipur, followed by an M.Sc. in Mathematics from IIT Roorkee, and culminating in her doctoral research supported by prestigious recognitions. Ms. Divyanee Garg has demonstrated outstanding academic excellence through multiple national-level achievements, including selection under the Prime Minister’s Research Fellows (PMRF) scheme and securing AIR 119 in CSIR-UGC NET (JRF), AIR 210 in GATE Mathematics, AIR 155 in JAM, and receiving the INSPIRE Scholarship from DST for five consecutive years. Professionally, she has contributed significantly as a teaching assistant in diverse mathematical domains such as Financial Mathematics, Fuzzy Sets, Optimization Methods, Econometrics, and Machine Learning, handling both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching responsibilities at IIT Delhi. Her research interests include portfolio optimization under risk measures like Expectile VaR and CVaR, cumulative prospect theory, robust optimization with neural networks, numerical optimization, and large-scale computational methods. Research skills demonstrated by Ms. Divyanee Garg include expertise in Python, R, MATLAB, LaTeX, MS Excel, and the formulation of optimization models using advanced mathematical programming techniques. She has published impactful research in reputed international journals such as Computational and Applied Mathematics and Omega, with additional manuscripts under revision. Her work has been showcased at major academic platforms, including the International Symposium at ISI Delhi, the International Conference on Computations and Data Science at IIT Roorkee, the Annual Convention of ORSI at IIT Bombay, and the EURO Conference in the UK. She has also engaged in summer schools and workshops related to large-scale optimization, strengthening her methodological foundations and collaborative experience. Her academic distinctions include district-level awards and formal recognition for academic excellence. In conclusion, Ms. Divyanee Garg exemplifies a strong blend of analytical capability, high-quality research output, and dedicated academic service, making her a promising researcher in quantitative finance and optimization. Her continuous contributions through publications, teaching, international presentations, and interdisciplinary problem-solving reflect her commitment to advancing scientific knowledge, while her growing expertise positions her for impactful leadership roles in research, innovation, and academic communities.

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Featured Publications 

  1. Garg, D., & Mehra, A. (2026). Portfolio optimization with expectile value at risk and conditional value at risk: Deviation measure and robust allocation. Computational and Applied Mathematics.

  2. Garg, D., Khan, A. Z., & Mehra, A. (2026). Enhanced indexing using cumulative prospect theory utility function with expectile risk.

  3. Garg, D., Sehgal, R., & Mehra, A. (n.d.). Data-driven approach to robust portfolio optimization using deep neural networks. Manuscript under revision.

  4. Garg, D., & Swaminathan, A. (n.d.). Numerical improvement of Gauss–Chebyshev quadrature rule. Unpublished research study.

  5. Garg, D., & Gupta, S. K. (n.d.). Optimality and duality conditions for semi-infinite programming problems. Project report.

  6. Garg, D. (n.d.). Robust allocation models using behaviour-driven portfolio optimization. Working paper.

  7. Garg, D. (n.d.). Machine learning-assisted optimisation frameworks for financial decision making. Working paper.

Ayse Tugba Yapici | Engineering and Technology | Best Research Article Award

Ms. Ayse Tugba Yapici | Engineering and Technology | Best Research Article Award

Ms. Ayse Tugba Yapici | Engineering and Technology | Best Research Article Award | Doctoral Researcher | Kocaeli University | Turkey 

Ms. Ayse Tugba Yapici is an emerging scholar in electrical engineering whose research bridges intelligent energy systems, electric vehicles, and artificial intelligence–driven prediction technologies, reflecting her strong academic preparation and expanding scientific footprint. She earned her PhD in Electrical Engineering from Kocaeli University, where her doctoral studies centered on deep learning approaches for forecasting electric vehicle demand, charging behaviors, and integrated grid impacts. Prior to this, she completed her MSc in Electrical Engineering at Kocaeli University and her BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Bulent Ecevit University, progressively building a foundation in power electronics, system modeling, and smart energy infrastructures. Professionally, Ms. Ayse Tugba Yapici has gained significant experience as a doctoral researcher contributing to multiple academic studies involving EV charging station optimization, boosting converter analyses, AI-based prediction models, and data-driven approaches for regional transportation planning. Her research interests span electric vehicle technologies, charging station planning, induction heating systems, renewable energy integration, IoT-based intelligent mobility frameworks, and machine learning algorithms including LSTM, GRU, and MLR for performance forecasting. She possesses strong research skills in deep learning model development, Python-based simulation, DigSilent-based power system design, MATLAB/Simulink modeling, geographical data mapping, algorithm optimization, and statistical evaluation metrics such as R², MSE, MAE, and DTW. Her body of work includes multiple SCI and Scopus-indexed publications addressing EV growth prediction, secure IoT frameworks for autonomous taxis, and comparative analyses of deep learning methods for charging time estimation. Ms. Ayse Tugba Yapici has been recognized within academic circles for her contributions to advancing sustainable mobility solutions and has received commendations for her research productivity and multidisciplinary collaborations within Türkiye. Her work continues to support improved policy development, smarter grid integration, and future-ready electric mobility infrastructures. She remains actively involved in scholarly dissemination through conference participation, collaborative studies with engineering experts, and mentorship of junior researchers. Through her growing publication record, analytical expertise, and commitment to advancing intelligent transportation systems, Ms. Ayse Tugba Yapici demonstrates strong potential for continued impact in electrical engineering research, contributing to the broader goals of sustainable energy development, smart city transitions, and technology-driven societal advancement.

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Featured Publications

  1. Yapici, A. T., Abut, N., & Erfidan, T. (2025). Comparing the effectiveness of deep learning approaches for charging time prediction in electric vehicles: Kocaeli example. Energies. Year: 2025

  2. Yapici, A. T., & Abut, N. (2025). Geleceğe yönelik elektrikli araç ve şarj istasyonu sayılarının LSTM ve GRU derin öğrenme yöntemleri kullanılarak tahmin edilmesi: Kocaeli ili örneği. Politeknik Dergisi. Year: 2025

  3. Yapici, A. T., Abut, N., & Yildirim, A. (2025). Future estimation of electric vehicles and charging stations: Analysis of Sakarya Province with LSTM, GRU and multiple linear regression approaches. Applied Sciences. Year: 2025

  4. Yapici, A. T., & Abut, N. (2025). An intelligent and secure IoT-based framework for predicting charging and travel duration in autonomous electric taxi systems. Applied Sciences. Year: 2025

  5. Yapici, A. T., & Abut, N. (2024). Elektrikli araç devresinde kullanılan boost dönüştürücünün analizine farklı yaklaşımlar. Black Sea Journal of Engineering and Science. Year: 2024

  6. Yapici, A. T., & Abut, N. (2024). Elektrikli araç şarj istasyonu konum tasarımında, DigSilent yazılımı kullanılarak Kocaeli Üniversitesi Umuttepe Kampüsü için örnek uygulama. Black Sea Journal of Engineering and Science. Year: 2024

  7. Yapici, A. T. (2024). Estimation of future number of electric vehicles and charging stations: Analysis of Sakarya Province with LSTM, GRU and MLR approaches. Applied Sciences. Year: 2024

 

Gibin Raju | Quantitative Hypothesis | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Gibin Raju | Quantitative Hypothesis | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Gibin Raju | Quantitative Hypothesis | Research Excellence Award | Postdoctoral Researcher | Texas A&M University | United States

Dr. Gibin Raju is a dedicated engineering education researcher whose academic journey spans aerospace engineering, educational studies, and engineering education, shaping him into a multidisciplinary scholar committed to advancing STEM learning and research excellence. Dr. Gibin Raju completed his Ph.D. in Engineering Education at the University of Cincinnati, supported by a strong academic foundation that includes a Master’s in Educational Studies, a Master’s in Aerospace Engineering & Engineering Mechanics, and a Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering. His professional experience encompasses postdoctoral research at Texas A&M University, where he contributes to mixed-methods and multimodal studies, instructional innovation, grant development, and interdisciplinary collaborations advancing engineering design cognition, spatial visualization, AI-enhanced learning, and K–12 STEM education. Dr. Gibin Raju has served in multiple academic and community-centered roles, including STEM instructor, adjunct faculty, data researcher, and project collaborator on NSF- and IES-funded initiatives involving spatial skills, problem-solving behaviors, cognitive load measures, transformative learning, and inclusive STEM workforce development. His research interests include spatial visualization, engineering design processes, multimodal analytics, transformative learning, universal design for learning, teaming effectiveness, and STEM motivation, contributing to publications across Scopus-indexed journals and flagship conferences such as ASEE, FIE, CoNECD, and ICERI. Dr. Gibin Raju’s research skills span quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods analysis using advanced tools such as R, SPSS, SAS, MATLAB, and NVivo, supported by proficiency in experimental techniques such as eye-tracking, EEG, and think-aloud protocols. His awards and honors reflect academic excellence and leadership, including the Apprentice Faculty Grant from ASEE, the Presidential Medal for Graduate Student Excellence, the CEAS Graduate Student Engineer Award, the Graduate Leadership Award, the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Leadership Fellowship, and multiple graduate recognition awards. His service to academic communities includes developing innovative curricula, mentoring students, leading STEM outreach, designing AI-integrated instructional strategies, and contributing to proposal-writing efforts for federal grants supporting engineering education reform and workforce development. Dr. Gibin Raju continues to contribute meaningfully to research, teaching, and professional service, driven by a strong commitment to creating accessible, evidence-based learning environments and advancing global engineering education. With a rapidly expanding publication record, growing research collaborations, demonstrated leadership, and a clear vision for impactful scholarship, Dr. Gibin Raju is positioned to become a significant contributor and future leader in engineering education research.

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Featured Publications 

  1. Raju, G., Sorby, S., & Reid, C. (2025). Spatial skill impact on engineering design process: A comparative study of first- and final-year engineering students.

  2. Agarwal, J., & Raju, G. (2025). Establishing quality standards for empirical studies using mixed-methods designs in engineering education research.

  3. Raju, G. M., Feldkamp, P., & Gaskins, W. (2024). Factors shaping students’ attitude and persistence after participating in a summer physics course – A mixed methods study.

  4. Raju, G., Balart, T., Ligler, G., Shryock, K. J., & Brumbelow, K. (2025). Engineering the unexpected: Faculty strategies for navigating academic disruptions.

  5. Dogga, B., Raju, G., Louw, W., & Cohen, K. (2025). Fuzzy decisions on fluid instabilities: Autoencoder-based reconstruction meets rule-based anomaly classification.

  6. Raju, G., & Sorby, S. (2025). Exploring the impact of think-aloud protocol in engineering design problem solving.

  7. White, L. L. A., Raju, G., Watson, K., & Shryock, K. J. (2025). Critical thinking (mis)conceptions of first-year engineering students.

 

Francisco Matus | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Francisco Matus | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Francisco Matus | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award | Full professor | Universidad de La Frontera | Chile

Prof. Dr. Francisco Matus is a distinguished agronomist-soil scientist whose academic training began with an Agronomist degree from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, followed by an M.Sc. in Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition, and a Ph.D. in Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at Wageningen University. He has held senior academic appointments including full professor and Director of the Laboratory of Conservation and Dynamics of Volcanic Soils at Universidad de La Frontera in Temuco, Chile. His professional experience includes postdoctoral research at Carleton University (Canada) and leadership of doctoral programmes in Natural Resources Sciences, supplemented by advisory roles in national committees on soil fertility, nutrient dynamics, and climate-soil interactions. His research interests focus on pedogenesis, biogeochemistry, soil carbon and nitrogen cycles, and nutrient dynamics in volcanic soils and extreme ecosystems (including high-altitude and Antarctic environments). His technical skills include isotope-based soil-plant studies, experimental design and precision agriculture statistics, crop-soil modelling, and the application of advanced soil physical-chemical methods. He has received honours such as an invitation to the Intergovernmental Technical Panel of Soil Experts (FAO) and keynote recognition at international soil-biogeochemistry conferences, and he serves on editorial boards of major journals in soil science and nutrient cycling. In conclusion, Francisco Matus’s sustained record of leadership in research, high-impact publication, international collaboration and professional service positions him as a global authority in soil biogeochemistry and conservation, with strong potential to advance sustainable soil management, carbon sequestration and nutrient-cycling research at the international forefront.

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Featured Publications 

  1. Matus, F. J. (2021). Fine silt and clay content is the main factor defining maximal C and N accumulations in soils: A meta-analysis. Scientific Reports, 11(1), 6438.

  2. Matus, F., Rumpel, C., Neculman-Cerdá, R., Panichini, M., & Mora, M. L. (2014). Soil carbon storage and stabilisation in andic soils: A review. Catena, 120, 102-110.

  3. Merino, C., Nannipieri, P., & Matus, F. (2015). Soil carbon controlled by plant, microorganism and mineralogy interactions. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition.

  4. Merino, C., Godoy, R., & Matus, F. (2016). Soil enzymes and biological activity at different levels of organic matter stability. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition.

  5. Orrego, R., Ávila, A., Meza, F., & Matus, F. (2014). Using a crop simulation model to select the optimal climate grid cell resolution: A study case in Araucanía Region. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition.

  6. Matus, F. (2014). Producing isotopically enriched plant, soil solution and rhizosphere soil materials over a few hours. Communication in Soil Science and Plant Analysis.

  7. Hidalgo-Moreno, C., Paz-Pellat, F., Báez, A., Etchevers, J. D., Velázquez, A. S., & Matus, F. (2022). Patrones de la distribución del carbono orgánico por fracciones de partículas primarias del suelo. Revista Terra Latinoamericana.

 

Laith Almaqableh | Business Hypotheses | Excellence in Research Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Laith Almaqableh | Business Hypotheses | Excellence in Research Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Laith Almaqableh | Business Hypotheses | Excellence in Research Award | Assistant Professor of Finance & FinTech | Hashemite University | Jordan 

Assist. Prof. Dr. Laith Almaqableh is an accomplished academic and FinTech researcher whose work focuses on cryptocurrency markets, blockchain systems, financial inclusion, digital assets, and emerging financial technologies. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of South Australia, a Master’s degree in Finance from the University of Jordan, and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from Yarmouk University, demonstrating a strong academic foundation that supports his multidisciplinary expertise. Professionally, Assist. Prof. Dr. Laith Almaqableh serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Banking and Financial Sciences at The Hashemite University and has previously contributed as an Adjunct Professor at Princess Sumaya University for Technology and the American University of Madaba, in addition to teaching roles at the UniSA Business School. His industry experience includes several years as a senior accountant and administrative officer, which enriches his applied understanding of financial operations and risk mechanisms. His research interests span cryptocurrency pricing behavior, blockchain and distributed ledger technology, FinTech innovation, event-driven digital market dynamics, and the intersection of technology and financial risk, enabling him to contribute impactful insights to financial transformation research. His research skills include empirical financial modeling, econometric analysis, event-study design, blockchain analytics, and interdisciplinary data interpretation. Assist. Prof. Dr. Laith Almaqableh has published in reputable international journals and conferences, contributing peer-reviewed works on cryptocurrency market responses to global shocks, digital asset risk, and technology-driven financial patterns, achieving growing citation recognition. His contributions include publications in the International Journal of Information Management, Journal of Business Research, and FinTech-focused journals, along with conference presentations on blockchain market behavior. He has been actively involved in keynote speaking, training, and professional development programs through organizations such as the Arab Trainers Union, Arab Planning Institute, and International Arab Society of Certified Accountants, reflecting strong community engagement and leadership in financial technology education. His honors include serving as a certified trainer, keynote speaker, consultant, and academic mentor in multiple institutions, highlighting his commitment to capacity building and knowledge dissemination in the field. In conclusion, Assist. Prof. Dr. Laith Almaqableh stands out as a dedicated scholar whose teaching, research accomplishments, professional service, and interdisciplinary contributions position him as a leading figure in FinTech and digital asset research, demonstrating continuous growth, strong academic influence, and the potential for expanded global impact.

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Featured Publications

  1. Almaqableh, L., Wallace, D., Pereira, V., Ramiah, V., Wood, G., Veron, J. F., Moosa, I., & Watson, A. (2023). Is it possible to establish the link between drug busts and the cryptocurrency market? Yes, we can. International Journal of Information Management.

  2. Almaqableh, L., Reddy, K., Ramiah, V., Pereira, V., Wallace, D., & Veron, J. F. (2022). An investigative study of links between terrorist attacks and the cryptocurrency market. Journal of Business Research.

  3. Almaqableh, L., Khasawneh, M., & Sahiner, M. (2025). Environmental news and Bitcoin market dynamics: An event study of global climate-related shocks. FinTech Journal.

  4. Massri, A., Al-Dwiry, M., & Almaqableh, L. (2025). Cryptocurrency market shocks: How major news events reshape risk-return dynamics in Bitcoin and Ethereum. Journal of Risk and Financial Management (Under review).

  5. Alsaad, A., & Almaqableh, L. (2025). Mobile money service quality and perceived financial risk: Empirical evidence from India. International Journal of Emerging Markets (Under review).

  6. Al-Syouf, R., Almaqableh, L., & Ramadan, A. (2025). FinTech innovation and its impact on the efficiency of Jordanian banks. FinTech and Digital Accounting Review (Under review).

  7. Almaqableh, L. (2018). The link between terrorist attacks and the cryptocurrency markets. 1st Perth Blockchain Conference, University of Western Australia.