Zafarani Uwingabire | Economic Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Zafarani Uwingabire | Economic Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Zafarani Uwingabire is a Doctor in Economic Sciences and lecturer at Institut Agro Dijon, France, specializing in agricultural economics, environmental valuation, and biodiversity. With over a decade of academic and research experience across France and Rwanda, she has contributed to policy-relevant insights on pollinators’ decline and ecosystem services. Her multidisciplinary work intersects economics, ecology, and public policy.

Professional Profile

Education

Dr. Uwingabire earned her PhD in Economic Sciences from the University of Toulouse 2 – Jean Jaurès (2021), where she evaluated the socio-economic impacts of pollinator decline. She holds a Master of Science in AgroFood Chain from INP-ENSAT (2015), focusing on trade and nutritional impacts of pollinator loss. Her academic journey began with a BSc in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness from the University of Rwanda (2012), where she analyzed land use consolidation policy impacts on agriculture and poverty in Muhanga District.

Professional Experience

Dr. Uwingabire is currently a lecturer at Institut Agro Dijon and researcher at CESAER-INRAE. She has held postdoctoral roles at INRAE Agroécologie and taught at University of Toulouse and Sciences Po Toulouse. She previously worked as an ATER, a research engineer, a consultant at FAO in Rome, and managed the coffee value chain at NAEB in Rwanda. Her career bridges academic, field-based, and policy-focused roles internationally.

Research Interests

Dr. Uwingabire’s research lies at the intersection of environmental economics, agroecology, and policy evaluation. She specializes in the economic assessment of ecosystem services, especially pollination, and studies the impact of biodiversity decline on social welfare. Her work involves interdisciplinary collaboration to develop tools for dialogue among scientists, NGOs, and policymakers. Her current projects focus on sustainable agriculture, water reuse, and pressures on pollinators.

Awards and Honors

While specific awards and honors are not detailed in the CV, Dr. Uwingabire’s academic journey includes recognition through prestigious research positions, including postdoctoral roles at INRAE and lecturer positions at leading French institutions. Her doctoral research, supervised by renowned economists and defended before a panel including CNRS and FAO experts, reflects scholarly excellence. Her selection for roles in international organizations like FAO underscores her impact.

Publications

Prof Dr. Leonard F. S. Wang | Environmental Economics | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Leonard F. S. Wang | Environmental Economics | Best Researcher Award

Wenlan Chair Professor at Environmental Economics, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, Taiwan

👨‍🎓He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Education 📚

  • Ph.D. in Economics, Purdue University, 1980
  • M.S. in Economics, Purdue University, 1977
  • Attended Brigham Young University, 1975-1976
  • M.A. in Economics, Soochow University, 1973
  • B.A. in Economics, Soochow University, 1971

Experience 🏢

  • Editorial Board, Modern Economy, 2022-present
  • Wenlan Professor, Wenlan School of Business, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, China, 2015-present
  • Chair Professor of Economics, National University of Kaohsiung, 2013-2016
  • Professor, Department of Applied Economics, National University of Kaohsiung, 2004-2013
  • Professor & Vice President, Department of Applied Economics, National University of Kaohsiung, 2003-2004
  • Professor & Chairman, Department of Applied Economics, National University of Kaohsiung, 1999-2003
  • Professor, Department of Business Management, National Sun Yat-Sen University, 1992-2001
  • NSC Research Professor, Department of Finance, National Sun Yat-Sen University, 1991-1992
  • Gencor Chair Professor of Economics, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, 1990 June – 1991 July

Leonard F. S. Wang ‘s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

  • Cited by: All: 2080, Since 2018: 1202
  • Citations: 2080 (All), 1202 (Since 2018)
  • h-index:  26 (All), 20 (Since 2018)
  • i-10index: 55 (All), 38 (Since 2018

These metrics showcase the impact of Wang ‘s work within the academic community, demonstrating the number of citations his publications have received and the influence of his research output.

Academic Honor 🏅

  • 2nd rank among all students in class from 2009 to 2012 with a GPA of 16.59 out of 20 in bachelor’s degree.
  • 2nd rank among all students in class from 2012 to 2014 with a GPA of 17.27 out of 20 in master’s degree.
  • 2nd rank among all students in class from 2016 to 2023 with a GPA of 19.75 out of 20 in Ph.D.’s degree.
  • First rank in the national entrance exam for Ph.D. in 2016 in horticultural sciences and green space engineering
  • First rank in the educational section of the 9th National Nano Competition on December 13, 2019
  • Obtaining financial support from the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) with grant number 97015381 for the implementation of the thesis of Ph.D.
  • Member of the third cluster of Shahab in the Ferdowsi University of Mashhad in the academic years 2018-2019 and 2019-2020
  • The provincial darts champion of Ferdowsi University of Mashhad in February 2023

Administrative Experience 💼

  • Faculty Senate, National University of Kaohsiung, 2000-2013
  • University Personnel and Promotion Committee, National University of Kaohsiung, 2000-2004
  • Faculty Senate, National Sun Yat-Sen University, 1992-1998
  • And
  • Faculty Senate, University of the Witwatersrand
  • Board of the Faculty of Commerce, University of the Witwatersrand
  • Chairperson, University Safety Committee, University of the Witwatersrand
  • Higher Degree Committee, Univ
  • Computing Advisory Committee, University of the Witwatersrand
  • Departmental Budget Committee, Indiana State University
  • Faculty Recruiting Committee, Indiana State University

Fields of Teaching and Research Interest 📖🔍

  • International Trade Theory (Graduate & Undergraduate)
  • Microeconomic Theory (Graduate & Undergraduate)
  • Industrial Organization (Graduate & Undergraduate)
  • Business Economics (Graduate & Undergraduate)
  • Mathematical Economics (Graduate & Undergraduate)
  • Public Economics (Graduate)
  • Economics of Information and Uncertainty (Graduate)
  • Mainland China Economy (Graduate)

Publications:

  1. Strategic environmental corporate social responsibility in a differentiated duopoly market
    • Authors: CC Liu, LFS Wang, SH Lee
    • Year: 2015
    • Citations: 147
  2. Corporate tax evasion and output decisions of the uncertain monopolist
    • Authors: LFS Wang, JL Conant
    • Year: 1988
    • Citations: 121
  3. Environmental taxes in a differentiated mixed duopoly
    • Authors: LFS Wang, J Wang
    • Year: 2009
    • Citations: 119
  4. Mixed oligopoly, optimal privatization, and foreign penetration
    • Authors: LFS Wang, TL Chen
    • Year: 2011
    • Citations: 79
  5. Do cost efficiency gap and foreign competitors matter concerning optimal privatization policy at the free entry market?
    • Authors: LFS Wang, TL Chen
    • Year: 2010
    • Citations: 78
  6. Corporate social responsibility and international competition: A welfare analysis
    • Authors: YM Chang, HY Chen, LFS Wang, SJ Wu
    • Year: 2014
    • Cit
  7. Tariff policy and welfare in an international duopoly with consumer‐friendly initiative
    • Authors: LFS Wang, YC Wang, L Zhao
    • Year: 2012
    • Citations: 60
  8. Endogenous choice of price or quantity contract and the implications of two-part-tariff in a vertical structure
    • Authors: D Basak, LFS Wang
    • Year: 2016
    • Citations: 53
  9. Privatization and the environment in a mixed duopoly with pollution abatement
    • Authors: LFS Wang, Y Wang, L Zhao
    • Year: 2009
    • Citations: 53
  10. CSR in an oligopoly with foreign competition: Policy and welfare implications
    • Authors: Q Liu, LFS Wang, CL Chen
    • Year: 2018
    • Citations: 44

 

 

Mr. Vahid Mohamad Taghvaee | Sustainable Development | Best Research Award

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Mr. Vahid Mohamad Taghvaee | Sustainable Development | Best Research Award

Economist at Sustainable Development, University of Greifswald, Germany

👨‍🎓He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Mr. Vahid Mohamad Taghvaee is a Visiting Scholar at the Chair of Economic Growth, Structural Change, and Trade at the University of Greifswald in Germany since 2023. He completed his Ph.D. in Economics with a focus on Health Economics at Tarbiat Modares University in Tehran, Iran, from 2017 to 2023 under the guidance of Professor Dr. Susanne Soretz. His thesis titled “Systemic analysis of sustainable development: using social, environment, and economy” delved into the intersection of sustainable development across social, environmental, and economic domains. Prior to his Ph.D., he earned a Master of Science in Economics with a concentration in Energy Economics from Persian Gulf University in Iran (2013-2016), where he analyzed the relationship between economic growth, energy consumption, international trade, and environmental pollution. He also holds another Master of Science in Economics in Economic Development and Planning from Azad University of Shiraz (2009-2013), where his dissertation focused on the relationship between economic growth and environmental pollution in Iran, specifically in the domains of land, water, and air. Mr. Taghvaee earned his Bachelor of Science in Economics with a specialization in Business Economics from the University of Sistan and Baluchistan in Iran (2002-2007), and an Associate of Science in Customs Affairs from Azad University of Bushehr, Iran (1999-2001).

Vahid Mohamad Taghvaee ‘s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

  • Cited by: All: 976, Since 2018: 928
  • Citations: 976 (All), 928 (Since 2018)
  • h-index:  20 (All), 19 (Since 2018)
  • i-10index: 26 (All), 24 (Since 2018

These metrics showcase the impact of Taghvaee ‘s work within the academic community, demonstrating the number of citations his publications have received and the influence of his research output.

Professional Position:

Mr. Vahid Mohamad Taghvaee is currently serving as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Greifswald in Germany since 2023. Prior to this role, from 2020 to 2023, he worked as an Editor at EditSprings Company in China. With a career spanning over a decade, Mr. Taghvaee has also held the position of Researcher at Iran Customs in Tehran, Iran, from 2007 to 2023. His diverse professional background reflects his expertise in academia, editorial work, and research in various international settings.

Skill & Expertise:

Mr. Vahid Mohamad Taghvaee possesses a comprehensive skill set in software tools such as Stata, EViews, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). He is fluent in English, has an intermediate proficiency in German (B1), and is a native Persian speaker. His teaching experience includes serving as a Guest Lecturer at the University of Greifswald, Germany, in 2023, where he taught a course on “Sustainable development: challenges & solutions.” Additionally, he worked as a Teaching Assistant and co-lecturer at Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran, in 2022, where he contributed to the course “Sustainable Development Goals of the UN.” Furthermore, Mr. Taghvaee has demonstrated his expertise by serving as an Ad Hoc reviewer for grant research at the European Science Foundation (ESF).

Reviewer & References:

Mr. Vahid Mohamad Taghvaee has a strong track record as a reviewer for prestigious journals, including Nature Communications and Scientific Reports (both from Nature), Energy, Journal of Cleaner Production, and Resources Policy. His expertise is further evidenced by his references, which include Dr. Susanne Soretz, a Professor at the University of Greifswald in Germany, Dr. Moosa Tatar, an Assistant Professor at the University of Houston in the USA, and Dr. Behnaz Saboori, an Assistant Professor at Sultan Qaboos University in Oman. Additionally, he has authored several publications, including books and chapters in books, covering topics such as the submission process for international journals, the SAFE Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade, and Capacity-Building in Customs. Two of his chapters, “Sustainability and sustainable development concepts: Defining the perspectives and pillars” (co-authored with Susanne Soretz) and “Framework for the standards to secure and facilitate global trade (SAFE): Trade facilitation versus trade security,” have been published in the Reference Module in Social Sciences by Elsevier in 2023.

Publications:

Nasrollahi, Z., Hashemi, M., Bameri, S., & Taghvaee, V. M. (2020). “Environmental pollution, economic growth, population, industrialization, and technology in weak and strong sustainability: using STIRPAT model.” Environment, Development and Sustainability, 22, 1105-1122. 📚197

Nodehi, M., & Taghvaee, V. M. (2022). “Alkali-activated materials and geopolymer: A review of common precursors and activators addressing circular economy.” Circular Economy and Sustainability, 2(1), 165-196. 📚106

Nodehi, M., & Taghvaee, V. M. (2022). “Sustainable concrete for circular economy: a review on use of waste glass.” Glass Structures & Engineering, 7(1), 3-22. 📚63

Vahid Mohamad Taghvaee, H. A. R., Arani, A. A., Nodehi, M., & Mohebi, M. (2021). “Sustainable development goals: transportation, health and public policy.” Review of Economics & Political Science. 📚37*

Taghvaee, V. M., Mavuka, C., & Shirazi, J. K. (2016). “Economic growth and energy consumption in Iran: an ARDL approach including renewable and non-renewable energies.” Environment, Development and Sustainability, 1-16. 📚36

Nodehi, M., & Taghvaee, V. M. (2022). “Applying circular economy to construction industry through use of waste materials: a review of supplementary cementitious materials, plastics, and ceramics.” Circular Economy and Sustainability, 1-34. 📚34

Taghavee, V. M., Aloo, A. S., & Shirazi, J. K. (2015). “Energy, Environment, and Economy Interactions in Iran with Cointegrated and ECM Simultaneous Model.” Procedia Economics and Finance, 36, 414-424. 📚33

Taghvaee, V. M., Nodehi, M., Saber, M., & Mohebi, R. (2022). “Sustainable development goals and transportation modes: Analyzing sustainability pillars of environment, health, and economy.” World Development Sustainability, 1. 📚32*

Taghvaee, V. M., & Hajiani, P. (2014). “Price and income elasticities of gasoline demand in Iran: using static, ECM, and dynamic models in short, intermediate, and long run.” Modern Economy, 5(09), 939. 📚32

Taghvaee, V. M., Nodehi, M., & Saboori, B. (2022). “Economic complexity and CO2 emissions in OECD countries: sector-wise Environmental Kuznets Curve hypothesis.” Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29(53), 80860-80870. 📚31

 

 

Mrs.Apolline Benoist | biogeochemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs.Apolline Benoist | biogeochemistry | Best Researcher Award

PhD candidate at University of Sherbrooke , Canada

👨‍🎓She remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 She successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

OBJECTIF:

Persévérante, intuitive et stimulée par l’amélioration de notre société, je souhaite contribuer au perfectionnement de nos connaissances sur l’environnement qui nous entoure afin d’en améliorer sa gestion. Ma détermination à apprendre et à innover dans ce domaine m’a poussé à poursuivre des études et à acquérir des compétences spécifiques en sciences de l’environnement. Je suis convaincue que des actions basées sur des connaissances approfondies peuvent avoir un impact significatif sur la préservation de notre planète. Je suis donc déterminée à mettre mes compétences au service de la protection de l’environnement et du développement durable.

COMPETENCES:

Je suis spécialisée dans la gestion de projets multidisciplinaires en environnement et je possède une solide expérience dans le leadership du changement et des équipes. Mon parcours m’a permis de développer des compétences approfondies dans la coordination de projets qui impliquent plusieurs domaines d’expertise liés à l’environnement. Mon leadership a été reconnu dans la capacité à mobiliser et à diriger des équipes vers des objectifs communs, en favorisant un environnement de travail collaboratif et innovant. Ma passion pour l’environnement et mon expertise en gestion de projets font de moi un atout précieux pour tout projet visant à améliorer notre impact sur le monde qui nous entoure.

COMMUNICATION:

Lors de la session d’affiches pour la Société Canadienne de Microbiologie à Sherbrooke en juin 2019, j’ai obtenu la 2e position ex-aequo dans la compétition étudiante en tant que finissante. Cette reconnaissance témoigne de mon engagement et de mes compétences dans le domaine de la microbiologie, ainsi que de ma capacité à présenter et à communiquer efficacement mes recherches dans un environnement professionnel.

CERTIFICATIONS:

En décembre 2022, j’ai suivi la formation ASP Construction, qui m’a permis d’acquérir des compétences essentielles en matière de sécurité sur les chantiers de construction. En février 2023, j’ai également obtenu la certification de Secourisme en milieu de travail délivrée par la CNESST. Ces formations attestent de ma volonté de maintenir un environnement de travail sûr et de ma capacité à intervenir efficacement en cas d’urgence sur le lieu de travail.

ORDRE PROFESSIONNEL:

Je suis membre de plein droit de l’Ordre des chimistes du Québec (OCQ) sous le permis 2223-079. Cette adhésion atteste de ma qualification et de ma conformité aux normes professionnelles établies par l’ordre, renforçant ainsi ma crédibilité en tant que professionnel de la chimie et ma capacité à exercer dans ce domaine conformément aux exigences réglementaires.