Prof. Dr Suhaiza Zailani | New Energy Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr Suhaiza Zailani | New Energy Materials | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Zailani is a renowned expert in Supply Chain Management (SCM), specializing in sustainability and halal logistics. She holds a Ph.D. in Management Science and MSc in Operational Research from Lancaster University 🇬🇧. A Professor at the University of Malaya 🇲🇾, she has published over 200+ papers, achieving an H-index of 63 📊. She has led the UM Entrepreneurship Center and currently directs the Ungku Aziz Center, promoting societal impact 🤝🌍. Recognized with global honors 🏅, including Top UM Researcher, Prof. Suhaiza is a leader in academic excellence, innovation, and community development 💡📘.

Prof. Dr Suhaiza Zailani, University of malaya, Malaysia

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🎓 Education 

Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Zailani holds a distinguished academic foundation with a Ph.D. in Management Science 🎓 and a Master’s in Operational Research 📈, both from the renowned Lancaster University, United Kingdom 🇬🇧. She began her academic journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness 🌾 from Universiti Pertanian Malaysia 🇲🇾. Her multidisciplinary education bridges business strategy, analytics, and agricultural economics, providing the intellectual depth necessary for her groundbreaking work in sustainable supply chain management, halal logistics, and green innovation 🔄♻️. Her global academic exposure enhances her ability to drive impactful, cross-border research and policy contributions.

🏛️ Experience 

Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Zailani has been serving as a Professor of Operations at the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 🇲🇾, since January 2013. With over a decade of experience at Malaysia’s premier university, she has led groundbreaking research in supply chain management, sustainability, and Islamic logistics 📦🌱📘. Her roles have extended beyond academia, including leadership as the Director of UM Entrepreneurship Centre (UMEC) and advisory contributions to national policy and industry reform. Her work bridges theory and practice, earning her widespread recognition as a thought leader in sustainable and ethical business innovation. 🧠🏅🌍

🏅 Honors and Global Impact

Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Zailani has received numerous prestigious accolades for her pioneering contributions to sustainability, halal logistics, and green innovation. 🏅 Her recognitions include the Malaysia Scopus Research Excellence Award (2024) 🧪, Top Research Scientists Malaysia 🧠, Editor’s Choice Award by Elsevier ✍️, and being named among the World’s Top 2% Scientists 🌐. She has earned multiple gold, silver, and bronze innovation medals 🥇🥈🥉 for transformative models in logistics and circular supply chains. Her academic excellence is matched by her real-world influence, policy advisory roles, and thought leadership in sustainability and entrepreneurship 💼🌱.

📖 Books

Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Zailani has authored and co-authored over 15 influential books and chapters, covering a wide spectrum of themes including green supply chain management 🌍, halal logistics 🕌, solid waste management ♻️, corporate social responsibility 💼, and lean operations optimization 🏭. Her latest works like “Shifting from Green to Sustainable to Circular in Supply Chains” exemplify her dedication to regenerative economy models 🔄. These publications are not only foundational in academia but also serve as practical references for industry, contributing to global discourse on resilient, ethical, and circular business practices 🌐.

🕌 Research Project

Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Zailani has led and co-led over 40 national and international research projects across diverse sectors including poverty eradication 🧺, sustainable supply chains 🔄, halal logistics 🕌📦, circular economy ♻️, energy transformation ⚡, and urban entrepreneurship 🏙️📈. As Principal Investigator for impactful grants like BMTKM and Eco-Circular Framework, and as a collaborator on FRGS and MOHE-funded studies, she combines academic excellence with real-world application. Her research empowers policy design, environmental innovation, and inclusive economic development, demonstrating a strong commitment to Malaysia’s sustainable future and global academic leadership. 🌟📚🇲🇾

🌱 Innovation & Patent Contributions 

Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Zailani has made significant strides in innovation with multiple university and national-level patents focusing on sustainable and halal-centric supply chains. Her patented works include the Halal Squad initiative 🕌, Halal Food Supply Chain Integrity Cumulative Capability (HFSCI-CC) Model, and the Toolkit for Halal Orientation Strategy for food firms 🍛. She also developed the Green Innovation Toolkit (GIT) 🌱 to support SMEs, and tools like the Strategic REVSV Model 🔄 for reverse logistics and Returns Management Process Models 📦. These innovations bridge academic research and industry needs, enhancing practical sustainability and operational integrity.

🔍 Research Focus 

Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Zailani’s research encompasses sustainable supply chains, green innovation, climate-smart agriculture, and industry 4.0 impacts 🌱🏭. She explores transformational topics such as blockchain and crowdfunding 🔗💰, net energy metering (NEM) ☀️⚡, and circular carbon economy 🔄🌍. Her recent works analyze innovation capabilities in Southeast Asia, sustainable agropolitan planning, and the post-pandemic manufacturing landscape. With a strategic blend of data analytics, policy evaluation, and hybrid research methodologies, she contributes actionable insights to both academia and industry. Her studies drive forward global sustainability goals and promote technological adoption in developing economies 🌐📊💡.

📚 Publications 

Factors influencing households’ willingness to continue as a net energy metering (NEM) prosumer in Malaysia
Journal: Sustainable Futures, 2025
Authors: Suhaiza Zailani, et al.
📘 Focus: Renewable energy, household sustainability, energy policy.

Analyzing innovation capability: a case study of Timor Leste Business School and Indonesia Business School
Journal: Higher Education Skills and Work Based Learning, 2025
Authors: Suhaiza Zailani, et al.
📘 Focus: Innovation, higher education, institutional performance.

Exploring Determinants of and Barriers to Climate-Smart Agricultural Technologies Adoption in Chinese Cooperatives: A Hybrid Study
Journal: Agriculture Switzerland, 2025
Authors: Suhaiza Zailani, et al.
📘 Focus: Agricultural technology, climate change adaptation.

Impact of Industry 4.0 on sustainability of Malaysia’s manufacturing industry in post-COVID era
Journal: Foresight, 2025
Authors: Suhaiza Zailani, et al.
📘 Focus: Industry 4.0, post-pandemic recovery, sustainability.

Navigating the landscape of public–private partnership research: a novel review using latent Dirichlet allocation
Journal: [Open Access Journal, name not shown], 2025
Authors: Suhaiza Zailani, et al.
📘 Focus: PPPs, research analytics, policy review.

Factors Influencing Circular Carbon Economy Readiness Among Heavy Industries in China
Journal: Sustainability Switzerland, 2025
Authors: Suhaiza Zailani, et al.
📘 Focus: Circular economy, industry readiness, climate action.

 Agropolitan Planning as a Strategy for Promoting Sustainable Living Among Rural Poor Communities: Empirical Evidence
Journal: Planning Malaysia, 2025
Authors: Suhaiza Zailani, et al.
📘 Focus: Rural development, urban planning, poverty alleviation.

Capabilities and Resources for Value Creation and Sustainable Competitive Advantage: A Study of the Chinese Video Game Industry
Journal: Sustainability Switzerland, 2025
Authors: Suhaiza Zailani, et al.
📘 Focus: Competitive strategy, entertainment industry, sustainability.

The Antecedents of the Willingness to Adopt and Pay for Climate-Smart Agricultural Technology Among Cooperatives in China
Journal: Sustainability Switzerland, 2025
Authors: Suhaiza Zailani, et al.
📘 Focus: Green technology, cooperative behavior, agriculture.

Mr Edmond Didier Medongou Tejiogho | Sustainability in Material Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mr Edmond Didier Medongou Tejiogho | Sustainability in Material Science | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Edmond Didier Medongou Tejiogho is a dynamic civil engineering researcher specializing in sustainable construction materials. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Civil Engineering (Structures) at PAUISTI, Kenya, he holds a B.Tech and HND in Civil Engineering. His research explores innovative geopolymer-stabilized earth blocks for low-carbon construction. Edmond combines hands-on fieldwork 🏗️ with strong technical skills in AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, ETABS 💻, and project supervision. Multilingual in English, French, Fulfulde, and Pidgin 🌐, he brings cross-cultural fluency to international collaborations. His commitment to eco-friendly engineering solutions and academic excellence makes him a rising star in sustainable infrastructure development. 🏆🧪

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Mr. Edmond Didier Medongou Tejiogho has a strong academic foundation in civil and technical sciences. He is currently pursuing an MSc in Civil Engineering (Structures) at the Pan African University Institute in Kenya (2023–2025) 🌍🏗️. He previously earned a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering 🏗️ and a Higher National Diploma in Building Construction 🧱, both with Second Class Upper Division honors. Earlier studies included Computer Engineering 💻 and Computer Science, alongside excellent performance in GCE Advanced (5 papers) and Ordinary Levels (10 papers) 🧮📚. His academic journey reflects resilience, adaptability, and technical versatility. 🧠✅

Experience 🏗️

Mr. Edmond Didier Medongou Tejiogho has a solid background in both practical and academic civil engineering. With a B.Tech and an MSc focused on sustainable materials, he has conducted in-depth research on geopolymer-stabilized earth blocks 🧱. His fieldwork includes infrastructure development, structural assessment, and material testing across projects in Cameroon and Kenya. He has led student bodies, facilitated hands-on workshops, and contributed to educational outreach 📚. Proficient in Python and data analysis 💻📈, Edmond integrates computational methods into engineering design and problem-solving, blending traditional structural expertise with modern digital tools for sustainable development 🌱.

Skills 💻

Mr. Medongou possesses strong technical expertise in reading and interpreting civil engineering plans, monitoring and supervision of construction works, and design and execution of structural projects 🏗️. In addition, he excels as a French–English freelance translator 🌍. His computer proficiency includes advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project 📊, making him effective in documentation and reporting. He demonstrates high-level mastery of engineering design software such as AutoCAD 2D/3D and ArchiCAD 📐, and solid working knowledge of ETABS for structural analysis and modeling—making him well-equipped for modern engineering tasks and project delivery. 🚀🧱

Research Focus 🧪

Mr. Edmond Didier Medongou Tejiogho’s research is rooted in the development of sustainable construction materials, with a strong emphasis on geopolymer technology for enhancing compressed earth blocks (CEBs). His work investigates the durability performance and structural behavior of earthen masonry walls under various conditions. By integrating metakaolin-based geopolymer binders, he aims to produce eco-friendly, low-cost alternatives to traditional cement 🧱♻️. His research aligns with global efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of the construction sector 🌍, advancing innovative solutions that promote resilient, green building systems for sustainable urban and rural development. 🏘️🔬🌿

Publication 📘

Flexural Performance of Ambient‐Cured Metakaolin‐Stabilized Compressed Earth Brick Walls With Cement‐Soil Mortar Joints

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Edmond Didier Medongou Tejiogho, Christopher Kanali, François Ngapgue, Isaac Fundi Sanewu

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Engineering Reports

🗓️ Publication Date:
April 2025

Assoc. Prof. Dr Inigo Flores Ituarte | Sustainability in Material Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr Inigo Flores Ituarte | Sustainability in Material Science | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Iñigo Flores Ituarte is a leading expert in digital manufacturing and additive technologies, serving at Tampere University and as an Academy Research Fellow in Finland 🏛️🔬. With a Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from Aalto University, his research focuses on intelligent manufacturing, design digitalization, and sustainable production 🧠⚙️📈. He has authored 50+ high-impact publications, secured €11M+ in research funding, and collaborates globally across academia and industry 🤝🌐. Also a founding member of SelectAM, his work bridges innovation, education, and entrepreneurship in advanced manufacturing systems 💡📊🚀.

Assoc. Prof. Dr Inigo Flores Ituarte, Tampere University, Finland

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Dr. Iñigo Flores Ituarte holds a Doctor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Aalto University, Finland, with a dissertation on the digitalization of additive manufacturing 🧠⚙️. He also earned an M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Aalto and a B.Sc. from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain 🏗️📐. He is a Docent in Digital Design and Manufacturing at Tampere University and has completed advanced pedagogical training in Finland and Denmark 👨‍🏫🧩. Fluent in Basque, Spanish, and English, his academic journey blends technical mastery, teaching excellence, and cross-cultural expertise 🌍🧑‍🔧🗣️.

Experience 🏭

Dr. Iñigo Flores Ituarte has held key academic positions including Associate Professor in Digital Manufacturing at Tampere University and Academy Research Fellow at the Research Council of Finland 🎓🔬. His previous roles span Industry Professor at Tampere, Assistant Professor at Aalborg University, and Guest Associate Professor at DTU 🔧🏛️. His industrial experience includes positions at Nokia (3D printing specialist), Alstom Wind (O&M engineer), and Konecranes (sales engineer) ⚙️📊. He is also the co-founder of SelectAM, a tech spin-off applying AI in supply chain design 🤖📈. His career blends innovation, research, and global industry impact.

Awards and Honours 🏆

In 2023, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Iñigo Flores Ituarte was awarded the Academy Research Fellow (ARF) grant by the Research Council of Finland, one of the nation’s most prestigious and competitive recognitions for early-career researchers 🚀📚. This esteemed funding supports his salary, research team, and project costs, enabling him to lead cutting-edge, high-impact research that drives scientific innovation 🔬💡. Granted to individuals with the potential to become global leaders in their field, the ARF award underscores his rising influence and leadership within the international scientific community 🌍📈. It marks a significant milestone in his academic career.

Research Focus ⚙️

Dr. Iñigo Flores Ituarte’s research focuses on digital manufacturing, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and intelligent design systems 🖨️🔧. He explores the industrialization and scalability of additive technologies, bridging rapid prototyping and full-scale production for sectors like automotive and healthcare 🚗🏥. His work emphasizes technology validation, emissions analysis, and innovation policy, integrating digital twins and AI for smart, sustainable manufacturing ♻️📈. With a strong emphasis on application-based research and industry collaboration, he contributes to advancing next-gen production systems that are efficient, flexible, and digitally integrated across global supply chains 🌍🔄🤖.

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Digital manufacturing applicability of a laser sintered component for automotive industry: a case study 🚗⚙️
Authors: Iñigo Flores Ituarte, Sergei Chekurov, Jukka Tuomi, Julien Etienne Mascolo, Alessandro Zanella, Patrick Springer, Jouni Partanen
Journal: Rapid Prototyping Journal 📰

Additive Manufacturing Validation Methods, Technology Transfer Based on Case Studies 🔍🏭
Authors: Iñigo Flores Ituarte, Niklas Kretzschmar, Sergei Chekurov, Jouni Partanen, Jukka Tuomi
Book Chapter: Additive Manufacturing – Developments in Training and Education 📘

Additive Manufacturing in Finland: Recommendations for a Renewed Innovation Policy 🇫🇮🧩
Authors: Iñigo Flores Ituarte, M. Salmi, R.M. Ballardini, J. Tuomi, J. Partanen
Journal: Physics Procedia 🧪

Characterization of Emissions from a Desktop 3D Printer 🌫️🖨️
Authors: L. Mendes, A. Kangas, K. Kukko, B. Mølgaard, A. Säämänen, T. Kanerva, Iñigo Flores Ituarte, M. Huhtiniemi, H. Stockmann-Juvala, J. Partanen, et al.
Journal: Journal of Industrial Ecology 🌍

The ultrasonic burnishing of cobalt-chrome and stainless steel surface made by additive manufacturing 🔧🔬
Authors: Mika Salmi, Juha Huuki, Iñigo Flores Ituarte
Journal: Progress in Additive Manufacturing 📈

3D printing and applications: Academic research through case studies in Finland 🇫🇮📚
Authors: Iñigo Flores Ituarte, E. Huotilainen, A. Mohite, S. Chekurov, M. Salmi, J. Helle, M. Wang, K. Kukko, R. Björkstrand, J. Tuomi, et al.
Conference: Proceedings of NordDesign, NordDesign 2016 🎤

Challenges to implementing additive manufacturing in globalised production environments 🌐🏗️
Authors: Iñigo Flores Ituarte, Siavash H. Khajavi, Jouni Partanen
Journal: International Journal of Collaborative Enterprise 🤝

Assoc. Prof. Dr Yanan Yin | Materials for Energy Applications | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr Yanan Yin | Materials for Energy Applications | Best Researcher Award

🌱 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yanan Yin is a leading researcher in environmental biotechnology and bioenergy, currently based at Tsinghua University. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Technology and completed international research training at the Technical University of Denmark 🌍. Her work focuses on biohydrogen production, wastewater treatment, and biosynthesis of valuable chemicals 🔬♻️. With over 70 publications, an H-index of 34, and multiple patents, she bridges fundamental science with real-world impact 🧪💡. Dr. Yin is also a dedicated mentor and active international collaborator, driving innovations that support sustainable energy and environmental health 🌿⚡.

Assoc. Prof. Dr Yanan Yin, Tsinghua University, China

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Dr. Yanan Yin earned her Ph.D. in Environmental Science & Technology from Tsinghua University (2012–2018), focusing on radiation-induced sludge disintegration and fermentative hydrogen production 🔬♻️. She completed her B.Sc. in Civil Engineering at Beijing University of Technology, graduating in the top 5% of her class with a thesis on estrogen removal in wastewater 💧📈. As a visiting Ph.D. scholar (2015–2016) at the Technical University of Denmark, she conducted advanced research on bioenergy production from syngas and microbial desalination cells 🌍⚗️. This diverse, high-level training shaped her expertise in sustainable environmental technologies.

🧪 Experience 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yanan Yin spans research, teaching, and innovation in environmental biotechnology. Currently an Associate Researcher at Tsinghua University (2023–present), she previously served as an Assistant Researcher and Postdoctoral Fellow 🧬. Her work includes biohydrogen production from sewage sludge, biomass conversion to value-added chemicals, and biosynthesis of C4–C6 alcohols from syngas ⚗️🌱. She also explored microbial desalination cells (MDCs) for energy and water treatment ♻️💧. As a Teaching Assistant, she supported radiation-related environmental courses 📘🎓. Dr. Yin’s career reflects a deep commitment to sustainability, innovation, and mentoring future scientists.

🏆 Awards 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yanan Yin reflect her academic excellence and research leadership. She has published over 70 peer-reviewed articles in top journals like Applied Energy and Bioresource Technology 📚, with an H-index of 34 and 3000+ citations 📈. She co-authored a monograph with Springer and book chapters with Elsevier, and holds 4 granted patents 🔬. Her honors include the Top Scholarship of Tsinghua University, multiple National Scholarships, and the Tang XY Innovation Award 🌟. Repeatedly recognized as an Outstanding Graduate and Excellent Student, her achievements highlight sustained academic brilliance and innovation 🌱🎓.

🔏 Technological Innovation

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yanan Yin demonstrate her pioneering role in biohydrogen production and waste treatment technologies. She holds 10 invention patents, including granted technologies for biohydrogen generation from wastewater, sludge, and biomass ♻️💧. These cover novel microbial strains (e.g., Clostridium butyricum, Enterococcus faecium) 🦠, waste solubilization via gamma radiation ☢️, and continuous hydrogen production using immobilized microbes ⚙️. Her patents bridge laboratory innovation with industrial-scale sustainability solutions, enhancing energy recovery and waste valorization 🔋🌿. These contributions underscore her impact on clean energy research and practical environmental technologies.

🔬 Research Focus 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yanan Yin centers on advancing sustainable technologies for energy and environmental solutions. Her work involves the fermentation and biosynthesis of biofuels and high-value biochemicals such as hydrogen and medium-chain fatty acids ⚗️⚡. She investigates biomass deconstruction and enzymatic saccharification to enhance resource recovery from agricultural and organic waste 🌾🧪. Additionally, she develops eco-friendly methods for the degradation and removal of pollutants in wastewater systems, contributing to cleaner water and healthier ecosystems 💧♻️. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates microbiology, chemical engineering, and environmental science for impactful, real-world sustainability innovations 🌍🔋.

📘 Publications

Enhancement of Medium-Chain Fatty Acids Production from Sewage Sludge Fermentation by Zero-Valent Iron
Authors: Lou, Tianru; Yin, Yanan; Wang, Jianlong
Journal: Chemosphere, 2025

Positive Feedback Mechanism of Stability Degradation of the IrO₂/TiO₂ Electrocatalyst Induced by Inferior Catalytic Activity
Authors: Zhang, Zeping; Yao, Muhan; Huang, Renxing; Yin, Yanan; Wang, Cheng
Journal: Energy and Fuels, 2025

Enhanced Medium-Chain Fatty Acids Production by Electro-Fermentation: Insights into the Effect of Biocathode and Ethanol Supply
Authors: Sun, Xiaoyan; Yin, Yanan; Chen, Hui; Wang, Cheng; Wang, Jianlong
Journal: ACS ES&T Engineering, 2025

Effect of Copper on Fermentative Hydrogen Production from Sewage Sludge: Insights into Working Mechanisms
Authors: Gao, Weitao; Song, Weize; Chen, Yang; Wang, Cheng; Yin, Yanan
Journal: Renewable Energy, 2024

Enhanced Medium-Chain Fatty Acid Production from Sewage Sludge by Combined Electro-Fermentation and Anaerobic Fermentation
Authors: Sun, Xiaoyan; Chen, Hui; Cui, Ting; Yang, Tao; Yin, Yanan
Journal: Bioresource Technology, 2024

Mechanisms of Biochar Promoting Medium Chain Fatty Acids Production from Sewage Sludge: Effect of Biochar Type
Authors: Lou, Tianru; Yin, Yanan; Wang, Jianlong
Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024

Electrospun Catalyst Layers Using Short-Side-Chain Ionomer for Low Platinum and High Performance PEMFCs
Authors: Gao, Weitao; Lu, Jiapeng; Chen, Jiayi; Yin, Yanan; Wang, Cheng
Journal: Electrochemistry Communications, 2024