Sonia Abdennadher | Emerging Technologies | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Sonia Abdennadher | Emerging Technologies | Research Excellence Award

The Higher Colleges of Technology | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Sonia Abdennadher, PhD, CMA, is an accomplished Associate Professor of Finance and Accounting at the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, and a tenured Associate Professor at the University of Rouen, France. With over two decades of academic and professional experience across Europe and the Middle East, she has established a strong international reputation in corporate governance, auditing, financial reporting, fintech adoption, and ESG practices. Dr. Abdennadher earned her PhD in Business Administration from Paris-Saclay University, where her doctoral research pioneered the study of technology intermediation in corporate governance, with a particular focus on Internet voting in shareholders’ general meetings. Her academic background is further strengthened by dual master’s degrees in Networks Management and Economics and International Finance, Trading, and Capital Markets, complemented by a solid undergraduate foundation in finance. At HCT, Dr. Abdennadher plays a key leadership role, serving as Chair of Promotion Committees, member of the Higher Faculty Promotion Committee, Applied Research Coordinator, and System Course Team Leader in Sustainable Finance. She has taught a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in finance, accounting, auditing, corporate governance, sustainable finance, and investment analysis, and has extensive experience in executive education and capstone research supervision. Her research portfolio includes numerous high-impact publications in leading Q1 journals such as Journal of Business Ethics, Finance Research Letters, Corporate Governance, Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, and International Journal of Finance & Economics. Her work bridges theory and practice by examining blockchain, artificial intelligence, fintech, and ESG measurement within financial markets and governance systems, particularly in the UAE and MENA region. Dr. Abdennadher has successfully led and co-led multiple competitive research grants exceeding AED 600,000, and actively collaborates with regulators, stock exchanges, and Big Four audit firms. Through her scholarship, leadership, and policy-relevant research, she continues to contribute significantly to the modernization of corporate governance and sustainable finance globally.

 

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Featured Publications


The Effects of Blockchain Technology on the Accounting and Assurance Profession in the UAE: An Exploratory Study


– Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting, Vol. 20(1), pp. 53–71, 2022

Corporate Social Responsibility Antecedents and Practices as a Path to Enhance Organizational Performance: Evidence from SMEs


– Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, Vol. 28(6), pp. 1647–1663, 2021

The Effectiveness of E-Corporate Governance: An Exploratory Study of Internet Voting at Shareholders’ Annual Meetings in France


– Corporate Governance: The International Journal of Business in Society, Vol. 20(4), 2020

Marwan | AI Advancements | Excellence in Research

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Dr. Marwan | AI Advancements | Excellence in Research

Dr. Marwan | King Faisal University | Saudi Arabia

The applicant is an accomplished scholar in Computer Information Systems with specialized expertise in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, supported by extensive experience in academia, research, and innovation. Over more than a decade of university-level teaching and research, the applicant has contributed significantly to advancing intelligent systems, machine learning applications, IoT security, biomedical imaging, and pattern recognition. Their doctoral work introduced a novel model for Arabic handwritten text recognition, forming the foundation for a strong research career in AI-driven language and image processing technologies. The applicant has authored and co-authored numerous impactful, refereed journal publications in well-recognized international outlets such as Sustainability, IJACSA, Traitement du Signal, and the Journal of Ayub Medical College. Research contributions span cancer therapy enhancement, anomaly detection, cephalometric landmark detection, multiple sclerosis classification, industrial IoT security, biometric iris recognition, palm disease classification, and Arabic word recognition. Several works have been indexed in Scopus and other reputable databases, with active collaborations involving interdisciplinary and multinational research teams. Beyond publications, the applicant has secured competitive research funding, including a grant supporting the development of a weighted-voting IoT security model targeting BASHLITE and Mirai cyberattacks. Ongoing research activities include hybrid deep learning systems for intrusion detection, medical image analysis, human nail disease diagnosis, music-brain interactions, and predicate-logic-based machine translation. The applicant has demonstrated strong academic service through extensive peer-reviewing, participation in scientific councils, and membership in research committees. Their professional development includes participation in conferences, training programs, and workshops focused on e-learning, scientific publishing, and advanced teaching strategies. Recognized for excellence, the applicant has received awards such as the Distinguished Scientific Research Award and the Outstanding International Publishing Award, reflecting sustained research quality and global scholarly impact. Their overall portfolio showcases a balanced blend of innovative research, academic leadership, and contributions to the AI and data science community.

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Featured Publications

Siddiqi, M. H., Alhwaiti, Y., Elaiwat, S., & Abu-Zanona, M. (2024). Dynamic healing process analysis: Image morphing with warping technique for nose and esophagus studies. The International Arab Journal of Information Technology, 21(3). (Accepted December 26, 2023).