Dr. Eliran Solodoha | Sustainability in Material Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Eliran Solodoha | Sustainability in Material Science | Best Researcher Award

Peres Academic Center | Israel

Dr. Eliran Solodoha is a distinguished scholar and lecturer in entrepreneurship, innovation, and strategic management at the Department of Business Administration, Peres Academic Center, Israel. He holds a Ph.D. in Management from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, where his doctoral work explored the dynamics of IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, and business failure in technology start-ups with a focus on gender-based differences. With an h-index of 5, 10 peer-reviewed publications, and 66 citations from 43 documents, Dr. Solodoha has established himself as a promising academic voice in entrepreneurial finance and start-up ecosystems. His research spans entrepreneurship under uncertainty, investment behavior, crowdfunding, and gender disparities in innovation, with publications in high-quality journals such as Psychology & Marketing, Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, Journal of Business Venturing Insights, and Administrative Sciences. His work bridges behavioral economics and strategic management, offering novel insights into how entrepreneurs and investors interact under high-risk conditions. Dr. Solodoha has been recognized with multiple honors, including the Faculty Distinction Award, Outstanding Lecturer Awards from Peres Academic Center, and the Best Paper Award at the International Conference on Alternative Finance Research. As a visiting scholar at the University of Toronto, University of Agder, and Ben-Gurion University, he has collaborated internationally to advance the study of entrepreneurial behavior in extreme environments. In addition to his research, Dr. Solodoha serves as a reviewer for leading journals such as Research Policy and Journal of Small Business Management and contributes actively to entrepreneurship education by coordinating academic programs and mentoring emerging scholars. His combination of academic excellence, research productivity, and cross-disciplinary collaboration positions him as a rising leader in the global field of entrepreneurship and innovation studies.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Orcid | Scopus

Featured Publications

Maymoni, L., & Solodoha, E. (2025). Crowdfunding beyond borders: Geographic disparities in crowdfunding success. Journal of Business Venturing Insights, 23, e00520.

Solodoha, E. (2022). Improving the matching process between entrepreneurs and investors. Annals of Social Sciences & Management Studies, 7(5), 1–2.

Solodoha, E., & Mosi, R. (2025). Entrepreneurship in extremes: The mediating role of risk-taking on entrepreneurial intentions during war. Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 14(1), 111.

Friedmann, E., Solodoha, E., & Treister, D. E. (2020). Does it pay to offend? Short- and long-term responses to offensive ads.

Solodoha, E., Lev-Koren, S., & Erez, M. (2025). Science mapping on business angels: Emerging trends and future directions. In Proceedings of the 18th Annual Conference of the EuroMed Academy of Business.

Ms Mingfang Ba | Resource utilization of solid waste | Best Researcher Award

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Ms Mingfang Ba | Resource utilization of solid waste | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Mingfang Ba is a renowned professor at Ningbo University, China, specializing in civil engineering and environmental sciences. With over a decade of experience, she excels in sustainable material engineering, focusing on cement durability, green energy conservation, and solid waste utilization. Her groundbreaking work includes magnesium sulfate cement development and green concrete innovations. A prolific researcher, she has published 30+ SCI-indexed articles and holds three patents for eco-friendly materials. Ms. Ba’s expertise extends to consulting on green building standards, making her a trailblazer in sustainable civil engineering. Her dedication to research and society exemplifies academic excellence. 🌿🔬

Ms Mingfang Ba, Ningbo University, China

Profile

SCOPUS

Education🎓📖

Ms. Mingfang Ba holds a strong academic foundation in civil engineering and environmental sciences. She earned her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Zhejiang University, China, where she specialized in sustainable building materials and green construction practices. Her academic journey also includes a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, both completed with distinction. These qualifications underpin her expertise in cement material durability, green energy conservation, and waste utilization. Her educational background has equipped her with the knowledge to drive innovation in sustainable engineering and environmental stewardship. 🌍🏗️

Experience 🌍📚

Ms. Mingfang Ba has a progressive academic career at Ningbo University, China, spanning over a decade. Since 2019, she has served as a Professor, leading research, teaching, and academic initiatives in civil and environmental engineering. From 2013 to 2019, as an Associate Professor, she conducted advanced research, mentored graduate students, and drove academic growth. Earlier, as a Lecturer (2011–2013), she excelled in delivering undergraduate courses and contributing to departmental projects. Her expertise in sustainable engineering, academic leadership, and innovative research solidifies her as a key figure in civil engineering and environmental sciences. 🌿🔬📖

Research and Innovations 🔬🏗️

Ms. Mingfang Ba’s research focuses on sustainable materials and green engineering. Her completed and ongoing projects include studies on magnesium sulfate cement durability, carbonation effects, and green high-strength concrete from municipal waste. Funded by prestigious organizations like the National Natural Science Foundation of China and Zhejiang Provincial Foundation, her work integrates solid waste recycling into high-performance construction materials. She has pioneered technologies for ceramic aggregates and sea sand quality standards. Her efforts bridge environmental sustainability with innovative engineering solutions, advancing green practices in civil engineering. 🌍♻️📖

Research Focus 🌱

Ms. Mingfang Ba’s research is centered on sustainable construction materials and green engineering. Her key areas of focus include the long-term durability of cement-based materials, energy conservation in green buildings, and the resource utilization of solid waste. She has made remarkable contributions to cement material modification, enhancing reactivity, and understanding the hydration and hardening mechanisms of cement. Her work also emphasizes improving the durability of cement concrete products, paving the way for eco-friendly and sustainable engineering practices. Her research addresses critical environmental challenges while advancing innovation in construction materials. 🌍♻️🔧

Publications 📚

📄 Title: Performance and ecological assessment of eco-friendly high-strength cementitious matrix incorporating pottery sand derived from heavy metal sludge
👩‍🔬 Authors: Ma, H., Shi, Q., Wang, L., Shen, L., Ba, M.
📚 Journal: Case Studies in Construction Materials

📄 Title: Effects of secondary aluminum ash sintered ground powder on properties of calcium sulfoaluminate cement-based grouting materials
👩‍🔬 Authors: Ba, M., Xie, J., Ma, X., Lin, R., Shen, Y.
📚 Journal: Construction and Building Materials

📄 Title: Properties of alkali activated materials prepared with secondary aluminum ash sintered powder
👩‍🔬 Authors: Ma, Z., Ma, H., Chen, Y., Ba, M., Shao, N.
📚 Journal: Construction and Building Materials

📄 Title: Effect of Pre-Wetting Heavy Metal Sludge Sintered Pottery Sand on Performance of Ultra-High Strength Concrete
👩‍🔬 Authors: Wang, S., Ma, H., Ji, L., Ba, M., Shao, N.
📚 Journal: Bulletin of the Chinese Ceramic Society

📄 Title: Effects of heavy metal sludge sintered and ground powder on properties of modified magnesium oxysulfate (MMOS) cementitious materials
👩‍🔬 Authors: Shen, Y., Xu, Z., Fang, S., Ba, M., Zhang, Y.
📚 Journal: Case Studies in Construction Materials

📄 Title: Activation and mechanism of pulverized surface treatment sludge
👩‍🔬 Authors: Cheng, W., Gao, Q., Zhang, Y., Ba, M., Chu, H.
📚 Journal: Tumu yu Huanjing Gongcheng Xuebao/Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering