Alamgir Muhammad | Green Finance | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Alamgir Muhammad | Green Finance | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun | Poland

Dr. Alamgir Muhammad is an emerging scholar in corporate finance, sustainable investment, and green financial instruments, currently serving as an Assistant Professor (Research) at Nicolas Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland. He completed his Ph.D. in Corporate Finance and Investment at National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan, where he also contributed to teaching and academic activities. His research focuses on green bonds, corporate sustainability, Islamic finance, financial markets, firm performance, and market stability, with publications in leading journals such as Sustainable Development, Studies in Economics and Finance, Global Business and Finance Review, Sustainability, Risks, and the International Journal of Islamic Finance and Sustainable Development. His work offers empirical insights into how green bonds influence firm performance, cost of capital, financial risk, and environmental outcomes, while also analyzing the comparative behavior of Islamic and conventional stock markets during crises. Dr. Alamgir is an active reviewer for reputable journals including Sustainable Development, Financial Innovation, Finance Research Letters, and the Review of Pacific Basin Financial Markets and Policies, demonstrating his growing global academic engagement. He has presented his research at major international conferences across Europe, Asia, and North America, contributing to ongoing scholarly discourse on sustainable finance, the energy transition, and financial market resilience. Dr. Alamgir’s academic influence and research productivity are reflected in his metrics 124 citations and an h-index of 3, underscoring his expanding contributions to global sustainable finance research.

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Featured Publications

1. Alamgir, M., & Cheng, M.-C. (2023). Do green bonds play a role in achieving sustainability? Sustainability, 15(13), 10177. Citations: 97

2. Alamgir, M., & Cheng, M.-C. (2023). Co-movement and performance comparison of conventional and Islamic stock indices during the pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemic era. Risks, 11(8), 146. Citations: 13

3. Alamgir, M., & Cheng, M.-C. (2021). Effect of leverage on firm value and how the contextual variables affect this relationship: A case of Pakistan. Citations: 9

4. Alamgir, M., & Cheng, M.-C. (2023). Do Islamic stocks outperform conventional stocks during crisis periods? A global comparison. Global Business & Finance Review, 28(6), 23–47. Citations: 3

5. Alamgir, M., & Cheng, M.-C. (2024). Safe haven characteristics of Islamic stock indices during bearish and bullish markets: A case of developed and developing countries. International Journal of Islamic Finance and Sustainable Development, 16(3). Citations: 1

Wafa Abdelmalek | Green Finance | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wafa Abdelmalek | Green Finance | Best Researcher Award

Associate professor | Institute of Higher Business Studies of Sfax | Tunisia

Dr. Wafa Abdelmalek is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in finance, econometrics, and financial technology, with expertise spanning asset pricing, volatility forecasting, behavioral finance, green finance, cryptocurrencies, and energy–commodity interlinkages. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at the Institute of High Business Studies of Sfax, University of Sfax (Tunisia), she has made notable contributions to understanding market dynamics, risk management, and the integration of artificial intelligence into economic modeling. Her research employs advanced computational methods such as machine learning, neural networks, genetic algorithms, and time-varying models to explore financial interconnections and systemic risks across global markets. Dr. Abdelmalek’s publications in leading journals, including International Journal of Finance & Economics, Studies in Economics and Finance, Eurasian Economic Review, EuroMed Journal of Business, and Review of Behavioral Finance, are recognized for advancing knowledge in sustainable finance and portfolio diversification. Through her collaborative and interdisciplinary work, she continues to bridge traditional finance with emerging technologies, contributing to more resilient and sustainable financial systems. Dr. Abdelmalek’s academic excellence and research influence are reflected in her growing recognition, with 50 citations, 8 publications, and an h-index of 5, underscoring her impactful contributions to the advancement of financial innovation and green finance.

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Vahed Ghiasi | Renewable Energy | Pioneer Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Vahed Ghiasi | Renewable Energy | Pioneer Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | Malayer university | Iran

Dr. Vahed Ghiasi is an accomplished civil and geotechnical engineer with a Ph.D. in Geotechnical and Geological Engineering from University Putra Malaysia (2012), where his research focused on the effects of weak rock geomechanical properties on tunnel stability. He currently serves as Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Civil and Architecture Engineering, Malayer University, Iran, with extensive experience in supervising graduate students, managing large-scale research projects, and contributing to both national and international engineering initiatives. His professional expertise encompasses tunnel engineering, soil-structure interaction, foundation engineering, advanced soil mechanics, and landslide hazard assessment, supported by practical work in seismic and earth dam engineering. Dr. Ghiasi has led numerous research projects, including international collaborations on landslide hazard mapping using neural networks and fuzzy logic, while publishing over 130 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals such as SN Applied Sciences, Results in Engineering, Geomechanics and Engineering, and Natural Hazards. He is also an active contributor to the global scientific community, serving on editorial boards for journals like SN Applied Sciences and Applied Engineering and Technology, and reviewing for more than 20 international journals. His research interests include geotechnical design, tunnel stability analysis, landslide risk assessment, soil improvement, and advanced numerical modeling techniques, utilizing software such as PLAXIS, PHASE 2 FEM, and FDM. Dr. Ghiasi’s professional involvement extends to memberships in prominent societies including SEAGS, IGS, ITA-AITES, ASCE, and IEM, and he has been recognized with awards such as the Most Outstanding Iranian Student in Malaysia (2011) and Superior Researcher of the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Malayer University (2019–2023). His work demonstrates a commitment to advancing geotechnical engineering knowledge, mentoring future engineers, and contributing to resilient infrastructure development. Dr. Ghiasi’s growing academic impact is reflected in 316 citations, 45 documents, and an h-index of 11, demonstrating his sustained influence in geotechnical engineering research.

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Featured Publications

1. Safaei, M., Omar, H., Huat, B. K., Yousof, Z. B. M., & Ghiasi, V. (2011). Deterministic rainfall induced landslide approaches, advantage and limitation. Electronic Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 16, 1619–1650. Cited by 47

2. Mafian, S., Huat, B. B. K., & Ghiasi, V. (2009). Evaluation on root theories and root strength properties in slope stability. European Journal of Scientific Research, 30(4), 594–607. Cited by 43

3. Ghiasi, V., & Koushki, M. (2020). Numerical and artificial neural network analyses of ground surface settlement of tunnel in saturated soil. SN Applied Sciences, 2(5), 939. Cited by 42

4. Kazemian, S., Prasad, A., Huat, B. B. K., Ghiasi, V., & Ghareh, S. (2012). Effects of cement–sodium silicate system grout on tropical organic soils. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 37(8), 2137–2148. Cited by 38

5. Safaei, M., Omar, H., Yousof, Z. B. M., & Ghiasi, V. (2010). Applying geospatial technology to landslide susceptibility assessment. Electronic Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 15(G), 677–696. Cited by 31