Hala Eltag Sirror | Energy and Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

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. πŸŒπŸ’πŸ“šπŸ”¬

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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 β€œThe 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. πŸŽ“πŸ—οΈπŸŒπŸ“šπŸŒŸ

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 πŸ›οΈ. They coordinated the Master Program in Project Management at the University of Sudan for Science and Technology (2009-2010) πŸŽ“. From 2003 to 2015, they supervised graduate student projects and served as the Design Studio Coordinator at the same university πŸŽ¨πŸ“. Their leadership and dedication have greatly influenced the field of architectural education πŸ†πŸ“š.

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 πŸ“œ. Achieved Third Place in the Poster Competition at WiDS 2021 at Prince Sultan University πŸ₯‰. 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 πŸŽ“. Completed the Higher Education Teaching and Learning Certificate Program at PSU in 2018 πŸ“š. 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 πŸŒΏπŸ›οΈ, preserving environmental identity in Islamic residential buildings in the Hejaz region 🏑🌱, and the significance of internal courtyards in mosque design πŸ•Œ. She also explores indoor environmental quality’s impact on productivity πŸ“šπŸ’, market transformation towards sustainability in Saudi Arabia πŸŒβœ…, and virtual reality in architecture education πŸŽ“πŸŒ. Her work often integrates climatic treatments for hot areas 🌞 and employs gravitational law to assess urban balance πŸ“πŸ™οΈ.

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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

Agnese Rapposelli | Energy and Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Agnese Rapposelli | Energy and Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Prof Agnese Rapposelli, University “G. D’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara, Italy

Dr. Agnese Rapposelli is a Senior Assistant Professor of Economic Statistics at “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Italy, since November 2021. She holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from the same university and achieved National Scientific Qualification as Associate Professor in 2017. Her research focuses on dynamic methodologies for evaluating complex systems, statistical models for spatial analysis, and the impact of environmental pollution on health πŸŒπŸ“Š. Dr. Rapposelli has also been a visiting scholar at Warwick Business School and holds professional qualifications as a chartered accountant and accounting auditor.

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Education

πŸŽ“ Achieving academic excellence, I earned a Ph.D. in Statistics from “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Italy, with a thesis on efficiency evaluation and Data Envelopment Analysis under Prof. Mauro Coli’s guidance in April 2006. I previously completed a Laurea in Economics, summa cum laude, at the same university in July 2002, finishing in 3.5 years instead of 4. My high school journey culminated in a Scientific Lyceum diploma with a focus on lab courses and languages (French/English), scoring 54/60 in July 1998. Professionally, I am a certified Chartered Accountant since November 2012 and an Accounting Auditor since January 2014. πŸ“ŠπŸ“šβœˆοΈ

Experience

Dr. Agnese Rapposelli has been a dedicated lecturer at “G. D’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Italy. Since 2013, they have taught courses in Statistics, Econometrics, and Quantitative Methods, all held in English. πŸ“Š From 2019-2024, Dr. [Name] taught Statistics and Basic Econometrics for the PhD in Accounting, Management, and Business Economics program. πŸ“ˆ In 2014-2015, they lectured on Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in Management and Business Administration. πŸ“š Additionally, in 2013-2014, they focused on Econometric Methods in Finance and Business Administration. πŸ“‰ Their commitment to education and expertise in these fields have made them a valuable asset to the university. πŸŽ“

Research project

From 2024-2025, I serve as Principal Investigator for the University of Chieti-Pescara’s PRIN 2022 PNRR project on the circular economy through the lens of mathematics for signal processing πŸ”πŸ”„. In 2022, I investigated statistical models for spatial analysis πŸ“ŠπŸŒ, and in 2021, I focused on spatial-temporal models to examine environmental pollution’s impact on human health 🌿🧬. From 2020 to 2019, my research analyzed corporate governance and financial performance πŸ“ˆπŸ’. Earlier, from 2007-2013, I participated in evaluating complex systems 🧩. In 2007-2008, I evaluated airline efficiency ✈️, and in 2002-2003, I worked on strategic planning and performance measurement for Air One SpA πŸ“‰πŸ“Š.

Awards

From 2024-2025, I served as the Principal Investigator for the PRIN 2022 PNRR research project β€œCircular Economy from the Mathematics for Signal Processing Perspective” at the University of Chieti-Pescara. I received the Best ItAIS Conference Paper award for my study on carbon emissions and economic growth, presented in 2022. My work on waste sector efficiency earned special mentions at international workshops in 2021 and 2022. I also won the Best Track Award in 2021. In 2020 and 2019, I was ranked first in my department for MIUR research funds based on scientific production. πŸ“ŠπŸŒπŸ†

Research focus

A Rapposelli’s research focuses primarily on environmental efficiency and waste management, as well as the inclusion of disabled individuals in the labor market. His work involves evaluating the joint environmental and cost performance of municipal waste systems, the impact of green technology and environmental policies on ecological footprints, and the efficiency of urban waste services. Additionally, Rapposelli has conducted significant research on the employment of disabled people in Italy, analyzing the effectiveness of laws and policies aimed at their inclusion. His studies employ methods such as data envelopment analysis to assess efficiency and policy implications. πŸŒβ™»οΈπŸ‘¨β€πŸ¦½πŸ“Š

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Evaluating joint environmental and cost performance in municipal waste management systems through data envelopment analysis: Scale effects and policy implications

Improving waste production and recycling through zero-waste strategy and privatization: An empirical investigation

The impact of green technology innovation, environmental taxes, and renewable energy consumption on ecological footprint in Italy: Fresh evidence from novel dynamic ARDL …

Monitoring environmental efficiency: an application to Italian provinces

Inclusion of disabled people in the Italian labour market: an efficiency analysis of law 68/1999 at regional level

Efficiency evaluation in an airline company: some empirical results

Employment of disabled people in the private sector. An analysis at the level of Italian Provinces according to article 13 of law 68/1999

The factors affecting Italian provinces’ separate waste-collection rates: An empirical investigation

Assessing efficiency of urban waste services and the role of tariff in a circular economy perspective: An empirical application for Italian municipalities

Regional performance trends in providing employment for persons with disabilities: Evidence from Italy

Claudia Diana Sabau Popa | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Claudia Diana Sabau Popa | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr Claudia Diana Sabau Popa, University Of Oradea, Romania

Prof. Dr. Claudia Diana SabΔƒu-Popa is a distinguished academic at the University of Oradea, specializing in Finance. Since 2004, she has progressed from Junior Teaching Assistant to Ph.D. Supervisor, contributing significantly to the Doctoral School of Economic Sciences. She also serves on the supervisory board of the Romanian Counter-Guarantee Fund. As Vice Dean, she oversees academic and administrative management. Prof. SabΔƒu-Popa is active in national professional associations like CECCAR, CAFR, CCF, and UNPIR. Her research includes numerous published articles and participation in conferences. πŸ“šπŸŽ“πŸ“ŠπŸ’Ό.

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Education

Dr. Claudia Diana SabΔƒu-Popa is a distinguished academic at the University of Oradea, specializing in finance and European economic relations. She holds a PhD in Finance from Babeş-Bolyai University, with a focus on community funds and the EU budget. She has numerous qualifications, including a habilitation from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies and various certificates in auditing, training, and entrepreneurial skills. Since 2016, she has held leadership roles within the university, actively contributing to the Faculty of Economic Sciences. Her expertise and dedication have made her a prominent figure in higher education management. πŸ“šπŸŒŸπŸ’Ό

Experience

Dr. Claudia Diana SabΔƒu-Popa is a distinguished Professor at the University of Oradea, specializing in Finance and Accounting since 2016. She supervises Ph.D. students, coordinates theses, and actively participates in research and conferences. As a member of the Romanian Counter-Guarantee Fund’s supervisory board, she oversees financial strategies and policies. Previously, she served as an Associate Professor (2013-2016) and University Lecturer (2009-2013). Her extensive teaching portfolio includes Capital Markets, EU Finances, and IFRS. Dr. SabΔƒu-Popa is dedicated to advancing higher education and financial research in Romania. πŸŒŸπŸ“šπŸ’Ό

Awards

On May 24, 2016, a distinguished Diploma for results in scientific research in the field of Finance (no. 8361/24.05.2016) was awarded by MENCS, University of Oradea. This recognition celebrates outstanding contributions and achievements in finance research. The recipient’s work, published in internationally recognized ISI specialist journals, has garnered significant acclaim and reflects a dedication to advancing knowledge in the field. This honor highlights the importance of rigorous scientific inquiry and the impact of quality research on the global academic community. πŸ†πŸ“œπŸŒ

Research focus

Prof. Dr. Claudia Diana SabΔƒu-Popa’s research primarily focuses on financial performance evaluation, risk management, and market analysis. Her work utilizes advanced methodologies such as fuzzy AHP, TOPSIS, neural networks, and principal component analysis to assess and predict the financial health and performance of companies, especially in the Romanian market. Additionally, she explores the impact of macroeconomic variables on stock prices and consumer decisions within grey online social networks. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates economic, technological, and computational techniques to provide comprehensive insights into financial and market dynamics. πŸ“ŠπŸ’»πŸ“‰πŸ“ˆ

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Performance evaluation model of Romanian manufacturing listed companies by fuzzy AHP and TOPSIS

Composite financial performance index prediction–a neural networks approach

Analyzing financial health of the SMES listed in the AERO market of Bucharest Stock Exchange using Principal Component Analysis

Consumers’ Decisions in grey online social networks

Developing an adaptive fuzzy controller for risk management of company cash flow

EFFECTS OF MACROECONOMIC VARIABLES ON STOCK PRICES OF THE BUCHAREST STOCK EXCHANGE (BSE).

Performance mapping in two-step cluster analysis through ESEG disclosures and EPS

Development of a fuzzy logic system to identify the risk of projects financed from structural funds

Using dashboards in business analysis

Influence of the capital structure on the company’s performance: Study of the energy sector companies listed on BSE