Reza sheikh | Decision Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Reza sheikh | Decision Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Reza sheikh, shahrooduniversity of technology, Iran

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Reza Sheikh is a distinguished academic in Production and Operations Management at the Shahrood University of Technology, Iran. With over two decades of teaching and administrative experience, he has served in key leadership roles, including Vice President and Dean of Faculty. He is a prolific author and researcher with expertise in axiomatic design, decision modeling, and quality systems. His work has significantly contributed to the advancement of industrial engineering education and research in Iran. Dr. Sheikh is recognized for his dedication to academic excellence, innovative research, and institutional development in higher education. 📘🧠

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📚 Education

Dr. Reza Sheikh earned his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Tehran University in 2006, focusing on lean production systems using axiomatic design. He holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Tarbiat Modares University (1998), where he explored fuzzy logic applications in network analysis. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran (1996). Throughout his education, Dr. Sheikh developed a solid foundation in decision-making techniques, systems analysis, and optimization, which have shaped his research and teaching philosophy. His academic background supports his multifaceted contributions to industrial management. 🎓📈🛠️

💼 Experience

Since 1999, Dr. Sheikh has been a faculty member at Shahrood University of Technology, contributing as a professor, dean, and vice president. He played pivotal roles in various administrative positions including Director of Monitoring & Evaluation, Vice President of Science & Technology Park, and Incubator Centers Manager. His leadership extended to managing academic productivity and overseeing finance and administration at the university. His roles across research, education management, and university governance have shaped institutional policies and promoted academic excellence. His service reflects a deep commitment to strategic planning, quality assurance, and innovation in higher education. 🏛️📊🧑‍🏫

🏅 Awards and Honors

Dr. Reza Sheikh has been consistently recognized for his contributions to education and research. He received the Distinguished Professor of the Year in Research Award (2015) and was honored multiple times (2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2019) for his excellence in teaching at the Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Management, Shahrood University of Technology. These honors underscore his commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation in the fields of production and operations management. His dedication has significantly impacted faculty development, student learning, and the university’s academic reputation. 🥇📜🏆

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Sheikh’s research spans Production and Operations Management, Multi-Criteria and Multi-Objective Decision Making (MCDM & MODM), Axiomatic Design, and Statistical Analysis. He specializes in developing mathematical models for lean production scheduling, integrating decision-making tools like TRIZ, rough set theory, and fuzzy logic. His studies also explore service quality, ethics in academia, institutional meritocracy, and faculty performance systems. His work contributes both theoretical and applied insights, addressing organizational efficiency and quality improvement. His scholarly output includes numerous journal articles, research projects, and books that influence academic and industrial practices alike. 📊⚙️📚

Publication Top Notes

📘 Base-criterion on Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Method and Its Applications – 🔢 Cited by: 134 – 📅 2020
📘 The Impact of Digital Marketing Strategies on Customer’s Buying Behavior in Online Shopping Using the Rough Set Theory – 🔢 80 – 📅 2022
📘 Grey SERVQUAL Method to Measure Consumers’ Attitudes Towards Green Products – 🔢 72 – 📅 2018
📘 A Novel Approach for Group Decision Making Based on the Best–Worst Method (G-BWM) – 🔢 69 – 📅 2021
📘 Evaluation and Selecting the Contractor in Bidding with Incomplete Information Using MCGDM Method – 🔢 49 – 📅 2019
📘 Base Criterion Method (BCM) – 🔢 43 – 📅 2022
📘 Ranking Financial Institutions Based on Trust in Online Banking Using ARAS and ANP Method – 🔢 43 – 📅 2013
📘 Assessing the Agility of Hospitals in Disaster Management Using Fuzzy Flowsort – 🔢 39 – 📅 2021
📘 Assessing Hospital Preparedness for Disasters Using Rough Set Theory (COVID-19) – 🔢 36 – 📅 2022
📘 Self-Assessment of Parallel Network Systems with Intuitionistic Fuzzy Data – 🔢 31 – 📅 2019
📘 Extension of Base-Criterion Method Based on Fuzzy Set Theory – 🔢 27 – 📅 2020
📘 Project Portfolio Selection with Interactions under Uncertainty (Hesitant Fuzzy Set) – 🔢 26 – 📅 2018
📘 Analysis and Classification of Companies on Tehran Stock Exchange with Incomplete Information – 🔢 18 – 📅 2021
📘 Proximity/Remoteness Measurement for Customer Classification – 🔢 17 – 📅 2022
📘 Extension of Best–Worst Method Based on Spherical Fuzzy Sets – 🔢 16 – 📅 2024
📘 Product Portfolio Optimisation Using Teaching–Learning-Based Optimisation Algorithm – 🔢 16 – 📅 2016

Mendas Abdelkader | Decision Sciences | Best Paper Award

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Dr. Mendas Abdelkader | Decision Sciences | Best Paper Award

Dr. Mendas Abdelkader, Centre des Techniques Spatiales, Algeria

Dr. Abdelkader Mendas 🌍📊 is a distinguished researcher and leader at the Centre des Techniques Spatiales (CTS), Algeria. His expertise spans Geomatics, Spatial Decision-Making, and Environmental Sciences. He has significantly contributed to advancing multicriteria analysis for spatial decision-making, leading impactful projects such as GIS-based agricultural suitability mapping and data imperfection analysis. A prolific author, Dr. Mendas has published extensively in prestigious journals and serves as a reviewer for many scientific publications. Additionally, he actively mentors postgraduate students and fulfills vital scientific and pedagogical responsibilities. Dr. Mendas is a member of key professional networks, including the European Work Group – MCDA. 🌐📚

 

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Academic and Professional Background

Dr. Abdelkader Mendas, a dedicated researcher and department leader at the Centre des Techniques Spatiales (CTS), Algeria, specializes in Geomatics Sciences, Spatial Decision-Making, and Environmental Sciences. His recent work emphasizes Multi-Criteria Analysis to enhance spatial decision-making. Collaborating across geosciences disciplines, Dr. Mendas has led numerous research projects and authored impactful scientific papers. A passionate mentor, he actively trains students at both graduation and post-graduation levels while holding key scientific and pedagogical roles. As a respected reviewer for renowned journals, Dr. Mendas continues to shape advancements in his field, making significant contributions to geospatial innovations. 🌐📚

 

Research and Innovations

Dr. Abdelkader Mendas has contributed extensively to advancements in spatial analysis and decision-making. His projects include developing processes for spatial analysis and decision-making support, integrating GIS with multi-criteria analysis to enhance decision-making. He has studied the impact of data imperfections on spatial decision support and created systems to map agricultural suitability. Dr. Mendas also compared hierarchical analysis and outranking approaches for identifying suitable agricultural lands. Additionally, his work explores group decision-making in spatially-referenced problems, showcasing his commitment to improving geospatial tools for practical applications. These innovations reflect his expertise in Geomatics and Earth Sciences. 🌐📈🌾

 

Areas of Research

Dr. Abdelkader Mendas specializes in Geomatics, focusing on the integration of geospatial technologies for practical applications. His research delves into Multicriteria Decision Making (MCDM), exploring innovative methods to enhance spatial decision-making processes. Additionally, his work in Earth Sciences emphasizes the application of geomatic tools to address environmental and land management challenges. Through his studies, he has contributed to improving decision-making frameworks by incorporating advanced spatial analysis techniques. Dr. Mendas’s interdisciplinary approach underscores his dedication to advancing geosciences and developing effective solutions for spatial planning and environmental sustainability. 🌐📈🌾

 

Publication Top Notes 📚

  • Integration of MultiCriteria Decision Analysis in GIS to develop land suitability for agriculture (Cited by: 363, Year: 2012) 🌾📊
  • L’analyse multicritère comme outil d’aide à la décision pour la localisation spatiale des zones à forte pression anthropique (Cited by: 26, Year: 2007) 🌐📈
  • The contribution of the digital elevation models and geographic information systems in a watershed hydrologic research (Cited by: 23, Year: 2010) 🌊🗺️
  • Support system based on GIS and weighted sum method for land suitability map development (Cited by: 20, Year: 2012) 🌾🖥️
  • Élaboration d’un système d’aide à la décision spatiale – Application à la dangerosité de l’infrastructure routière (Cited by: 18, Year: 2007) 🚧📊
  • Improvement of land suitability assessment for agriculture (Cited by: 16, Year: 2014) 🌱📉
  • Comparison between two multicriteria methods for assessing land suitability for agriculture (Cited by: 15, Year: 2021) 🌾🛠️
  • Water impoundment location using GIS and multicriteria decision-making (Cited by: 10, Year: 2010) 💧📍
  • Hydrologic model combined with GIS for estimating hydrologic balance at watershed scale (Cited by: 10, Year: 2008) 🌊💻
  • Contribution of GIS to irrigation planning – Zriga region case study (Cited by: 6, Year: 2003) 🚜🖥️
  • Mise en place d’un SIG pour le suivi de l’érosion hydrique (Cited by: 6, Year: 2002) 🌧️📍
  • Hydrologic model combined to a GIS for watershed-scale balance estimation (Cited by: 4, Year: 2007) 🌊🗺️
  • Multicriterion analysis for decision-making: Naâma case study (Cited by: 3, Year: 2007) 🌍📈
  • Impact of GRACE Geopotential Model and SRTM data on geoid modeling in Algeria (Cited by: 1, Year: 2009) 🌐📊
  • Le GPS cinématique for enriching road information systems (Cited by: 1, Year: 2006) 🚗📌

 

Keith F. A. Walters | Decision Sciences Award | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Keith F. A. Walters | Decision Sciences Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Keith F. A. Walters,Harper Adams University, United Kingdom

Dr. Keith F. A. Walters is a distinguished biologist 🌿 with expertise in entomology and environmental science. Holding a Ph.D. 🎓 from the University of East Anglia, he has led groundbreaking research on pest management and ecological sustainability. As Head of Environmental Biology at Fera/Central Science Laboratory, he managed multi-million-pound programs combating invasive species while fostering collaboration with government agencies and stakeholders. With extensive teaching and curriculum development experience 📚, he has shaped the education of countless students worldwide. Dr. Walters’ dedication to scientific advancement and education has left an indelible mark on the field of biology.

 

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Qualification 

Dr. Keith F. A. Walters possesses a rich academic background, earning a BSc Hons in Zoology 🐾 from Imperial College, University of London, alongside an ARCS from the Royal College of Science. His academic journey culminated in a PhD 🎓 in Insect Behavioural Ecology from the University of East Anglia/Rothamsted Research. Recognized for his contributions, he holds prestigious titles such as FRES (Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society) and FRSB (Fellow of the Society of Biology). Dr. Walters has continued his intellectual pursuits with distinction, undertaking courses in Mathematics and Computing at the Open University and acquiring various management qualifications, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to learning and leadership.

 

Experience

Dr. Keith F. A. Walters has amassed extensive experience in scientific leadership 🧪 and research management, notably serving as Head of the Defra National Phytophthora Programme, spearheading a £24m initiative for the containment of invasive fungal-like diseases. His tenure at Fera/Central Science Laboratory saw him manage diverse teams focusing on environmental biology 🌱, pest management, and agricultural ecology. Prior roles include research at ADAS and the Department of Agriculture, emphasizing sustainable pest control and bee disease diagnosis. Dr. Walters’ commitment to education 📚 is evident through his roles in curriculum development, supervision of postgraduate research, and teaching at esteemed institutions worldwide. His multifaceted contributions have left a lasting impact on both scientific advancement and education.

 

Research Focus

Dr. Keith F.A. Walters’ research spans diverse areas within entomology and pest management 🪲, focusing on integrated pest management strategies, ecological modeling of pest populations, and understanding the behavioral patterns of insect pests. His work delves into the dynamics of pest distribution and movement, as well as the impact of environmental factors on pest populations. Additionally, he contributes to research on pollinator habitats 🌸 and the interactions between pollinators and plants. Through his comprehensive investigations, Dr. Walters aims to develop sustainable solutions for pest control while promoting biodiversity and ecological balance in agricultural ecosystems.

 

Publication Top Notes

📚 Walters, K.F.A. et al. (2024). “Constraints and solutions for development and uptake of integrated pest management in the UK.” Published in Annals of Applied Biology. Not cited.

🔗 Gill, M.C. et al. (2023). “Potential use of floral nectar sugar characteristics in plant selection for pollinator habitats.” Published in Journal of Apicultural Research. Cited by 3.

🐌 Petrovskii, S. et al. (2022). “A predictive model and a field study on heterogeneous slug distribution in arable fields arising from density dependent movement.” Published in Scientific Reports. Cited by 2.

🦟 Nasir, S. et al. (2022). “Larvicidal activity of acetone extract and green synthesized silver nanoparticles from Allium sativum L. against the dengue vector Aedes aegypti L.” Published in Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology. Cited by 12.

🐝 Ryder, J.T. et al. (2021). “Lower pollen nutritional quality delays nest building and egg laying in Bombus terrestris audax micro-colonies leading to reduced biomass gain.” Published in Apidologie. Cited by 6.

🐌 Forbes, E. et al. (2021). “Stability of patches of higher population density within the heterogeneous distribution of the gray field slug Deroceras reticulatum in arable fields in the UK.” Published in Insects. Cited by 2.

🐌 Ellis, J. et al. (2020). “Movement patterns of the grey field slug (Deroceras reticulatum) in an arable field.” Published in Scientific Reports. Cited by 5.

🐌 Forbes, E. et al. (2020). “Locomotor behaviour promotes stability of the patchy distribution of slugs in arable fields: Tracking the movement of individual Deroceras reticulatum.” Published in Pest Management Science. Cited by 7.

🪱 Petrovskaya, N.B. et al. (2020). “Modelling a targeted use of pesticide procedure for pest populations with heterogeneous spatial distributions.” Published in Ecological Modelling. Cited by 4.