Diana Dorobantu | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Diana Dorobantu | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

ISFA | Université Lyon 1 | France

Diana Dorobantu is an Associate Professor (Maître de Conférences) at Université Lyon 1, affiliated with the Laboratoire de Sciences Actuarielles et Financières and the Institut de Science Financière et d’Assurances (ISFA). Her academic profile reflects a strong interdisciplinary foundation spanning applied mathematics, finance, actuarial science, and risk modeling, supported by advanced training in both mathematical theory and economic applications. Her research expertise lies at the intersection of stochastic processes and applied probability, with a particular emphasis on stochastic control, optimal stopping, and the study of hitting times and passage time distributions. She has made significant contributions to mathematical finance and insurance mathematics, especially in areas related to default risk modeling, contagion effects, life insurance valuation, climate risk, and actuarial applications of Ornstein–Uhlenbeck processes. Her work is recognized for combining rigorous theoretical developments with practical relevance to financial and insurance risk management. Professor Dorobantu has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in leading international journals, including Stochastics, Bernoulli, Quantitative Finance, Journal of Applied Probability, Stochastic Models, and Methodology and Computing in Applied Probability. Her research addresses both analytical and statistical challenges, such as first-passage time densities, suprema-based inference, renewal-reward processes, and parameter estimation for stochastic models. She has also contributed to applied studies in climate risk and agricultural insurance, demonstrating the societal relevance of her work. In addition to her research activities, she is deeply engaged in doctoral supervision, having guided multiple PhD candidates on topics related to stochastic processes, actuarial science, and climate-related risk modeling. Her administrative leadership includes directing graduate-level programs in financial risk engineering and coordinating international actuarial training initiatives. Through her combined roles as researcher, supervisor, and academic leader, Diana Dorobantu has played a key role in advancing actuarial science education and research with strong international visibility.

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An Extension of Davis and Lo’s Contagion Model

A. Cousin, D. Dorobantu, D. Rullière · Quantitative Finance · Cited by 23
Optimal Strategies in a Risky Debt Context

D. Dorobantu, M. Elvira Mancino, M. Pontier · Stochastics · Cited by 9
Joint Law of an Ornstein–Uhlenbeck Process and Its Supremum

C. Blanchet-Scalliet, D. Dorobantu, L. Gay · Journal of Applied Probability · Cited by 8
A Model-Point Approach to Indifference Pricing of Life Insurance Portfolios with Dependent Lives

C. Blanchet-Scalliet, D. Dorobantu, Y. Salhi · Methodology and Computing in Applied Probability · Cited by 8

Wang Qiushun | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Wang Qiushun | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Zhejiang Institute of Hydraulics and Estuary | China

Qiushun Wang is a Professor-level Senior Engineer and joint master’s supervisor at Hohai University, recognized for his authoritative contributions to estuarine and coastal engineering. With a doctoral background in port, coastal, and offshore engineering, his academic and professional work centers on estuarine tidal dynamics, tidal bore mechanisms, numerical modeling, and forecasting technologies. He has established a strong interdisciplinary research profile that integrates hydrodynamics, sediment transport, coastal morphology, and climate-related impacts on estuarine systems. His research has played a pivotal role in advancing the scientific understanding of tidal bores, particularly in large and complex estuaries. Through high-resolution numerical simulations and three-dimensional modeling, he has revealed the dynamics of tidal bore propagation, energy evolution, turbulence structure, and sediment transport processes. His work also addresses the influence of river discharge, typhoons, shoreline geometry, and sea-level rise on estuarine hydrodynamics, offering valuable insights into estuary management and disaster prevention. In addition to fundamental research, Qiushun Wang has extensive experience in applied engineering and consulting. He has led or contributed to numerous national and provincial research initiatives and has been responsible for the completion of a large number of estuarine and coastal engineering projects. These projects span tidal bore forecasting, estuarine sediment management, seawall safety enhancement, wave-induced circulation, and coastal morphological evolution. His research outcomes have been directly implemented in key provincial and regional projects, demonstrating strong practical relevance and societal impact. He has published extensively in high-quality international and domestic journals indexed by major scientific databases, with many papers appearing in leading outlets in hydraulic and marine sciences. His publications reflect both methodological innovation and application-driven problem solving, strengthening the link between scientific theory and engineering practice. Overall, Qiushun Wang’s work has significantly advanced tidal bore science and estuarine engineering, contributing to safer coastal infrastructure, improved forecasting capability, and sustainable estuary management.


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San Nyunt Nan | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. San Nyunt Nan | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

National Taiwan University | Taiwan

Nan San Nyunt is an agricultural professional from a farming community with a strong focus on climate-smart agriculture, crop modeling, and sustainable farming practices. She earned her M.Sc. in Global Agriculture Technology and Genomic Science from National Taiwan University, where she conducted research on climate change risk assessment and adaptation strategies for potato production in Myanmar using the DSSAT model. Her bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science from Yezin Agricultural University involved experimental work on controlling root-knot nematodes in tomato crops. Nan has extensive experience working with NGOs and international organizations, leading farmer-centered initiatives, capacity-building programs, and agricultural innovation projects. She co-founded Taungthutada (TTTD), managing projects aimed at food security, women’s empowerment in agribusiness, and improving access to innovative agricultural services. Her roles include research assistant and teaching assistant at National Taiwan University, where she focuses on crop modeling, crop rotation simulations, and research manuscript preparation. She has presented her work at international conferences and published research on the impacts of climate change on potato production. Nan’s interests include crop modeling, agronomic research, climate adaptation strategies, and sustainable agricultural value chains. She has been recognized with the NTU-SEARCA Joint Scholarship for her academic and research excellence. Nan continues to bridge research and practice to advance climate-resilient agriculture.


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Sylvia Bele | Research Excellence | Innovative Research Award

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Dr. Sylvia Bele | Research Excellence | Innovative Research Award

Universitätsklinikum Regensburg Klinik für Neurochirurgie | Germany

Dr. Sylvia Bele, MD, IFAANS, is a highly accomplished neurosurgeon and neurointensive care specialist based in Germany, with extensive expertise spanning clinical neurosurgery, neuropathology, and advanced neurocritical care. She completed her medical education at a leading German university and gained valuable international clinical exposure in neurosurgery and cardiac surgery at renowned institutions in the United States and Canada. Her doctoral research in neuropathology focused on molecular mechanisms of neuronal activity, reflecting a strong foundation in translational neuroscience. Dr. Bele’s professional career encompasses comprehensive training in neuropathology and neurosurgery, culminating in board certification as a neurosurgeon and later in intensive care medicine. She has held senior clinical roles at a major university medical center, where she serves as a staff neurosurgeon and is deeply involved in neurocritical care. As Head of the Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit, she has played a pivotal role in shaping modern neuro ICU practice, with a particular focus on patients suffering from traumatic brain injury and subarachnoid hemorrhage. Her clinical leadership is marked by the establishment of standardized operating procedures, implementation of extended neuromonitoring strategies, and development of data-driven and mathematical models to optimize patient outcomes in the neuro ICU. In addition, she has contributed significantly to resource optimization and financial management within intensive care settings. Dr. Bele is an experienced clinical researcher and has served as Principal Investigator in multiple large, international neurocritical care trials, underscoring her commitment to evidence-based medicine. She holds numerous additional certifications, including Good Clinical Practice, principal investigator qualification, emergency medicine, antibiotic stewardship, transfusion medicine, radiation protection, and transplantation medicine. She is actively engaged in the international neurosurgical and neurointensive care community through memberships in prominent global and national professional societies. Dr. Bele also contributes at the policy and guideline level as a steering board member and guideline representative, reflecting her influence on the advancement of neurocritical care standards.


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Sonia Abdennadher | Research Excellence | Best Scholar Award

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Dr. Sonia Abdennadher | Research Excellence | Best Scholar Award

Higher Colleges of Technology | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Sonia Abdennadher is an accomplished Associate Professor of Finance and Accounting with extensive international academic and professional experience spanning Europe and the Middle East. She is currently based at the Higher Colleges of Technology in the United Arab Emirates, where she plays a key role in teaching, research leadership, and faculty governance within an AACSB-accredited institution. Holding a PhD in Business Administration with a specialization in corporate governance, she has built a distinguished academic career focused on the intersection of governance, finance, technology, and sustainability. Her teaching portfolio is broad and multidisciplinary, covering financial accounting, auditing and assurance, corporate finance, international finance, financial markets, sustainable finance, business ethics, and corporate governance. She has demonstrated strong academic leadership through roles such as program coordination, system course team leadership, applied research coordination, and chairing faculty promotion committees. Dr. Abdennadher is also highly experienced in executive education, capstone supervision, and the use of advanced digital and simulation-based learning platforms. Dr. Abdennadher’s research agenda centers on innovative corporate governance mechanisms, fintech adoption, blockchain applications in financial markets and auditing, ESG practices and disclosure, Islamic finance, and behavioral finance. Her scholarly output includes publications in leading international, peer-reviewed journals ranked in the top quartiles of global indices, as well as books and book chapters published by renowned academic publishers. Her work is recognized for its methodological rigor and practical relevance, particularly within emerging and Gulf-region financial markets. In addition to her publication record, she has successfully secured and contributed to multiple competitive research grants, both as principal investigator and co-investigator. Her large-scale projects often involve collaboration with regulatory authorities, stock exchanges, and professional firms, resulting in original datasets and applied governance frameworks. She is an active contributor to international academic conferences and serves as a reviewer for research grants and scholarly outlets. Overall, Dr. Abdennadher’s profile reflects a strong commitment to academic excellence, impactful research, and the advancement of sustainable and technology-driven financial governance.

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Nathir | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Nathir | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Nathir | Jordan University of Science & Technology | Jordan

Prof. Nathir Ahmad Faisal Al-Rawashdeh (نذير احمد فيصل الرواشده) is an accomplished Professor of Physical Chemistry whose career spans more than three decades across leading institutions in the UAE, Jordan, and the United States. He currently serves as the Director of the Center for Excellence in Education & Learning and Acting Director of the Admissions and Registration Department at the University of Al Dhaid, UAE. Known for his interdisciplinary approach and strong commitment to educational innovation, Prof. Al-Rawashdeh integrates research excellence with institutional leadership to advance academic quality and scientific progress. Prof. Al-Rawashdeh’s research portfolio reflects a deep engagement with applied chemistry, particularly in areas that intersect with national priorities such as environmental sustainability, nanotechnology, materials science, energy, and water treatment. His work in self-assembled monolayers (SAMs), corrosion inhibition, graphene-based nanomaterials, photocatalysis, ruthenium complexes for solar energy conversion, and supramolecular inclusion complexes has made significant contributions to the fields of surface science, environmental chemistry, and molecular spectroscopy. His collaborative projects on eco-friendly wastewater treatment technologies further demonstrate his capacity to translate scientific theory into impactful real-world solutions. Throughout his career, Prof. Al-Rawashdeh has maintained a strong presence in international academia. His doctoral work at Georgetown University (USA) under Prof. Colby A. Foss, Jr. laid the foundation for advanced research on electromagnetic enhancement in surface-enhanced infrared spectroscopy, a theme that continues to influence his scientific trajectory. His Fulbright Fellowship at the University of Cincinnati further broadened his global research exposure and strengthened his international collaborations. With over 120 scientific publications, numerous high-impact journal papers, and continuous contributions across multidisciplinary domains, he is recognized as a leading researcher in physical and applied chemistry. In addition to his research accomplishments, Prof. Al-Rawashdeh has held several senior academic and administrative roles, including Dean of Academic Operations across multiple campuses of the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), Dean of Academic Support Services, Head of Chemistry Departments, Vice Dean, and multiple student affairs leadership positions. His leadership has been instrumental in curriculum enhancement, accreditation processes, quality assurance, academic operations management, and strategic program development. His ability to handle complex academic responsibilities demonstrates strong organizational, managerial, and visionary capabilities.

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Al Bawab, A., Afaneh, R., Abu-Dalo, M. A., Odeh, F., Al Kuisi, M., & Al-Rawashdeh, N. A. F. (2025). Lime and nano-limestone composite-based pretreatment and adsorption strategies for olive mill wastewater treatment: Toward efficient and sustainable solutions. Journal of Composites Science, Published 2025-11-09. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs9110618

Saleh, A. M., Albiss, B. A., Al-Rawashdeh, N. A. F., & Alsharaeh, E. H. (2024). An ammonia gas sensor based on reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite hydrogels. ChemistrySelect, Published 2024-06-18. https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202401500

Azzam, W., Subaihi, A., Al-Rawashdeh, N. A. F., & Al-Nawaiseh, A. (2024). Imaging of terphenyldithiol molecules in highly orientated and ordered aromatic dithiol SAMs on Au(111). The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, Published 2024-03-07. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcc.4c00102

Al-Rawashdeh, N. A. F., Allabadi, O., & Aljarrah, M. T. (2020). Photocatalytic activity of graphene oxide/zinc oxide nanocomposites with embedded metal nanoparticles for the degradation of organic dyes. ACS Omega, Published 2020-11-03. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.0c03608

Abu-Dalo, M., Jaradat, A., Albiss, B. A., & Al-Rawashdeh, N. A. F. (2019). Green synthesis of TiO₂ nanoparticles/pristine pomegranate peel extract nanocomposite and its antimicrobial activity for water disinfection. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Published 2019-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2019.103370

Abu-Dalo, M. A., Al-Rawashdeh, N. A. F., Al-Mheidat, I. R., & Nassory, N. S. (2016). Preparation and evaluation of new uranyl imprinted polymer electrode sensor for uranyl ion based on uranyl–carboxybenzotriazole complex in PVC matrix membrane. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, Published 2016-05. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2015.12.076

Hector Galindo-Silva | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hector Galindo-Silva | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hector Galindo-Silva | Pontificia Universidad Javeriana | Colombia

Dr. Héctor Galindo-Silva is a distinguished scholar in economics whose research bridges political economy, institutional development, and conflict analysis. He completed his doctoral studies in Economics at Université de Montréal, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Universitat Pompeu Fabra’s Institute of Political Economy and Governance (IPEG). His academic journey reflects a deep interdisciplinary foundation, combining expertise in economics, philosophy, and the social sciences. Currently serving as an Associate Professor of Economics at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, he has previously taught at Université de Montréal and held teaching appointments in both economics and philosophy. His teaching portfolio includes courses on political economy, microeconomics, conflict economics, and the economic analysis of social interactions. Dr. Galindo-Silva’s research explores the intersection of political institutions, conflict dynamics, religion, and economic outcomes. His publications have appeared in leading international journals such as the Journal of Public Economics, Economics & Politics, European Journal of Political Economy, Journal of Comparative Economics, Journal of Population Economics, and Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization. His recent work addresses themes such as ideological ambiguity, religious competition, education and gender norm transformation, and the political impact of climate change. In addition to his scholarly output, he has contributed to major research collaborations using big data and network theory, and his studies often integrate empirical and theoretical approaches to understand social and political processes. He serves as Associate Editor of Humanities and Social Sciences Communications and regularly reviews for high-impact journals in economics and political science. Throughout his career, Dr. Galindo-Silva has presented his research at numerous international conferences and academic institutions across Europe and the Americas, earning recognition for his analytical depth and interdisciplinary engagement in contemporary political economy.

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Galindo, H., Restrepo, J., & Sánchez, F. (2009). Conflicto y pobreza en Colombia: Un enfoque institucionalista. In Guerra y violencias en Colombia: Herramientas e interpretaciones (pp. 315–351). Universidad Javeriana.

Galindo-Silva, H. (2015). New parties and policy outcomes: Evidence from Colombian local governments. Journal of Public Economics, 126, 86–103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpubeco.2015.04.004

Galindo-Silva, H., Some, N. H., & Tchuente, G. (2018). Fuzzy difference-in-discontinuities: Identification theory and application to the Affordable Care Act. arXiv preprint arXiv:1812.06537.

Galindo-Silva, H. (2021). Political openness and armed conflict: Evidence from local councils in Colombia. European Journal of Political Economy, 67, 101984. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejpoleco.2020.101984

Galindo-Silva, H., & Tchuente, G. (2023). Armed conflict and early human capital accumulation: Evidence from Cameroon’s Anglophone conflict. arXiv preprint arXiv:2306.13070.