Nagham Sayour | Environmental Economics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr.Nagham Sayour | Environmental Economics | Best Researcher Award 

Associate Professor Zayed University United Arab Emirates

Nagham Sayour is an esteemed Associate Professor in the Department of Finance and Economics at Zayed University, United Arab Emirates. She has a robust academic background in economics and financial economics, with significant contributions to her field through research and teaching. Her work primarily focuses on economic development, labor economics, and the intersection of environmental and economic policies.

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Education 🎓

Nagham holds a Ph.D. in Economics from McGill University, completed in 2016. She earned her M.A. in Financial Economics from the American University of Beirut (AUB) in 2009, and a B.S. in Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science (High Distinction) from AUB in 2006.

Experience 👩‍🏫

Currently an Associate Professor at Zayed University since 2023, Nagham was previously an Assistant Professor at the same institution from 2020 to 2023. Before this, she served as an Assistant Professor at the Lebanese American University from 2016 to 2019. Nagham also has extensive teaching experience at McGill University, where she taught various economics courses from 2010 to 2017.

Research Interests 🔬

Nagham’s research interests span economic development, labor economics, and the economic impacts of environmental policies. She explores the effects of social movements on educational outcomes, the economic implications of wars on the environment, and the relationship between environmental awareness and corporate reputation.

Awards 🏆

Nagham has received numerous accolades, including a significant grant from the Templeton World Charity Foundation worth USD $248,325 for 2023-2024, and the Research Incentive Fund (RIF) Grant worth AED 115,800 for 2022-2023. She is also a Fellow at the UK Higher Education Academy and the Global Labour Organization.

Publications 📄

  1. “Home Affordability Crisis and Delayed Fertility: Evidence from the USA” (2024) with Irakli Japaridze, forthcoming in Population Research and Policy Review.
  2. “Environmental Awareness and Firm Creation” (2024) with K. Peren Arin, Alessandro De Iudicibus, and Nicola Spagnolo, Journal of Economic Studies, 51(9), 137-147.
  3. “Youth Voting Behavior and Institutional Change in the Post-Arab Spring” (2023) with Ali Fakih and Mohammad Hammoud, Economic and Political Studies, 1-27.
  4. “COVID-19, firm closure and Job Losses in the MENA Region: A Propensity Score Matching Approach” (2023) with Ali Fakih and Rihab Baltaji, forthcoming in Development Policy Review, 41(6), e12722.
  5. “Adaptation to climate change and emissions: halo effect or complacency?” (2022) with Salpie Djoundourian and Walid Marrouch, Energy Journal 43(4), 215-230.
  6. “Dying from Envy: The Role of Inequality” (2021) with Irakli Japaridze, Health Economics 30(6), 1374-1392.
  7. “After-School Care, Childcare Arrangements and Child Development” (2020) with Ailin He, Journal of Human Capital 14(4), 617-652.
  8. “Hedonic Housing Prices and Environmental Quality in Lebanon” (2020) with Walid Marrouch, International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis 14(5), 953-968.
  9. “Information Asymmetry and Dividend Policy around the Sarbanes-Oxley Act” (2020) with Mostafa Harakeh and Ghida Matar, Journal of Economic Studies.
  10. “The Impact of Maternal Care on Child Development: Evidence from Sibling Spillover Effects of a Parental Leave Reform” (2019), Labour Economics, 58, 167-186.
  11. “Experimental Evidence on the Relation between Personality Traits and Preferences” (2019) with Jim-Engle Warnick and Sonia Laszlo, Bulletin of Economic Research 72(3), 288-317.
  12. “The Effects of a Change in the Point System on Immigration. Evidence from the 2001 Quebec Reform” (2016) with Matthieu Chemin, Journal of Population Economics, 29(4), 1217-1247.

 

Vivian Chu | Sustainability policy and collaborative governance | Best Researcher Award

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Dr.Vivian Chu | Sustainability policy and collaborative governance | Best Researcher Award 

Lecturer The University of Hong Kong  Hong Kong  

Dr. Vivian Ho Yee Chu is a dedicated Lecturer and Deputy Director at The University of Hong Kong’s Centre for Civil Society and Governance. Her work focuses on sustainability leadership, governance, and environmental management. She actively supports the MSocSc in Sustainability Leadership and Governance and contributes to academic publications on commoning, collaborative governance, rural revitalization, and sustainability assessment.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Chu holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from The University of Hong Kong, where she researched policy entrepreneurship and transboundary externalities in the Greater Pearl River Delta region. She also earned an MSc in Environment, Science and Society from University College London and a BSc in Geography from the same institution.

Experience 🧑‍🏫

Since October 2022, Dr. Chu has been a Lecturer at The University of Hong Kong. She is also the Deputy Director of the MSocSc in Sustainability Leadership and Governance program. Previously, she served as an Assistant Lecturer, Post-doctoral Fellow, and Senior Research Assistant at the same institution. Dr. Chu has been involved in various teaching, research, and coordination roles, significantly contributing to the development of sustainability impact assessments and academic publications.

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Chu’s research interests encompass sustainability impact assessment, collaborative governance, rural revitalization, and commoning. She is particularly focused on the creation of robust social-ecological systems and the role of policy brokers and learning in rural sustainability.

Awards 🏆

  • ESG Professional Certificate for International Sustainable Business (ISB) Specialist Level II (2023)
  • Fellow of Advance HE, the UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and learning support in higher education (2021)
  • Certificate of Distinction for outstanding oral presentation at the 15th Annual Research Postgraduate Conference (2015)
  • Professional Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (2020)
  • Certificate of Completion on Mental Health First Aid Standard Course (2013)
  • Certificate of Teaching and Learning Stage 1 (2012)

Publications 📚

  1. Williams, J.M., Chu, V. H. Y.*, Lam, W. F., Law, W. W. Y. (2024). “Nested Institutions for Nested Problems: Commoning for Rural Revitalisation in the Peri-Urban Setting.” International Journal of the Commons (In copyediting).
  2. Chu, V. H. Y., Lam, W. F., Law, W. W. Y., Yiu, S. (2023). “Sustainability Impact Assessment: Framework and Report on HSBC Rural Sustainability,” Centre for Civil Society and Governance, The University of Hong Kong.
  3. Chu, V.H.Y., Lam, W.F., Williams, J.M. (2023). “Building robustness for rural revitalisation: A social-ecological systems perspective,” Journal of Rural Studies, 101, 103042. [Cited by: 4 articles]
  4. Chu V.H.Y., Law W.W.Y., Williams J.M. (2022). “Advocacy coalitions in rural revitalisation: the roles of policy brokers and policy learning,” Environmental Science and Policy, 136: 9-18. [Cited by: 7 articles]
  5. Williams J.M., Chu V.H.Y*., Lam W.F., Law W.W.Y. (2021). “Revitalising Rural Communities,” SpringerBriefs on Case Studies of Sustainable Development, Singapore: Springer. (*corresponding author). [Cited by: 10 articles]
  6. Chu V.H.Y., Lee A.K.Y. (2019). “Institutional obstacles and opportunities for policy entrepreneurship in cross-border environmental management: a case study in China’s Greater Pearl River Delta region,” Asian Geographer, 36:2, 165-183. [Cited by: 5 articles]
  7. Lee, F., Chu, V.H.Y. (2017). “Policy entrepreneurship, policy diffusion and transboundary environmental regulation: Evidence from Southern China,” Mondes en Développement, 177:1,13-27. [Cited by: 3 articles]

mehmet cetin | architecture | Lifetime Achievements Award

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Prof Dr.mehmet cetin | architecture | Lifetime Achievements Award

Ondokuz Mayıs University Ondokuz Mayıs University, Faculty of Architecture, Department of Urban and Regional Planning  Turkey

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Çetin is a prominent academic at Ondokuz Mayıs University, specializing in City and Regional Planning and Landscape Architecture. With a robust portfolio of over 120 peer-reviewed articles and significant contributions to international projects, Prof. Çetin has established himself as a leading figure in ecological and environmental research. His extensive teaching repertoire spans bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, where he has supervised numerous theses and guided several PhD students. Prof. Çetin’s work is centered on the evaluation of ecological indicators, landscape planning, and urban design, making him a crucial contributor to sustainable urban development and environmental management.

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Education 🎓

Prof. Çetin completed his Doctorate in Landscape Architecture at Temple University (2009-2013), focusing on pavement design with porous asphalt. He holds a postgraduate degree from Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University (2006-2008) in Landscape Architecture, where he researched the natural and cultural landscape values around Porsuk Dam Lake. His undergraduate studies were also at Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University (2001-2005), specializing in Landscape Architecture.

Experience🏫

Prof. Çetin currently serves as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Architecture at Ondokuz Mayıs University. His academic career includes positions as an Associate Professor and Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning and Landscape Architecture. He has led several significant research projects both nationally and internationally and has been an active member of doctoral examination committees at various universities across Turkey.

Research Interests 🔬

Prof. Çetin’s research interests are diverse and impactful, focusing on ecological monitoring, landscape ecology, and environmental indicators. His expertise includes GIS applications in urban planning, landscape architecture, climate change adaptation strategies, and risk management. Prof. Çetin also explores air quality, forest fire risk assessment, and the impacts of urbanization on environmental sustainability through remote sensing and satellite-based approaches.

Awards 🏆

Throughout his career, Prof. Çetin has received numerous accolades for his contributions to landscape architecture and urban planning. His awards highlight his commitment to excellence in research and education, underscoring his significant impact on environmental and ecological studies.

Publications 📚

  1. Assessment of Climate Change Impact on Highland Areas in Kastamonu, Turkey – Published in Anthropocene, 2024. Cited by 5 articles
  2. Impact of Employment Policies on Disabled Individuals in Silvicultural Activities – Published in Environment Development and Sustainability, 2024. Cited by 8 articles
  3. GIS Based Daily Tourism Route Proposal for Surrounding Provinces and Districts from Ankara’s Çankaya District – Published in Environment Development and Sustainability, 2024. Cited by 4 articles
  4. Determination of Land Surface Temperature and Urban Heat Island Effects with Remote Sensing Capabilities: The Case of Kayseri, Turkey – Published in Natural Hazards, 2024. Cited by 7 articles
  5. Variation of Ba Concentrations in Some Plants Grown in Pakistan Depending on Traffic Density – Published in Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2024. Cited by 6 articles
  6. Assessment of Emergency Gathering Points and Temporary Shelter Areas for Disaster Resilience in Elazıg, Turkey – Published in Natural Hazards, 2024. Cited by 9 articles
  7. GIS-Based Forest Fire Risk Determination for Milas District, Turkey – Published in Natural Hazards, 2023. Cited by 10 articles
  8. Usability of Biomonitors in Monitoring the Change of Tin Concentration in the Air – Published in Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2023. Cited by 3 articles
  9. Determination of the Impacts of Urban-Planning of the Urban Land Area Using GIS Hotspot Analysis – Published in Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 2023. Cited by 11 articles
  10. Evaluation of UTFVI Index Effect on Climate Change in Terms of Urbanization – Published in Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2023. Cited by 2 articles