Wei Zhang | Government and Public Policy Analysis | Global Data Innovation Recognition Award

Prof. Dr. Wei Zhang | Government and Public Policy Analysis | Global Data Innovation Recognition Award

Zhejiang University | China

Prof. Dr. Wei Zhang is a distinguished scholar in engineering education and public policy, serving as Professor at the School of Public Affairs of Zhejiang University, Associate Director of the university’s Research Center on Engineering Education Innovation, and Deputy Secretary General of the Chinese Society for Engineering Education. Since 2002, he has focused on advancing engineering education reform in China, contributing as a consultant to the Ministry of Education’s Department of Comprehensive Reform, where he has supported institutional restructuring and the development of Emerging Engineering Education (3E). His research centers on engineering education policy, interdisciplinary organizational innovation, and teaching reform, leading to more than 100 academic papers and five monographs. His influential work includes models such as the learning-science–driven engineering education framework and intelligent social engineering education model, which have significantly shaped China’s strategic direction in engineering education transformation. His achievements have been widely recognized, earning him the first prize of the Zhejiang Higher Education Research Achievement Award in 2010, second prizes of Zhejiang Philosophy and Social Sciences Outstanding Achievement Awards in 2012 and 2014, and the special prize of the Zhejiang Higher Education Teaching Award in 2022. His scholarship continues to shape policy discourse and practice in modern engineering education.

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Featured Publication

Wang, C., Jesiek, B., & Zhang, W. (2024). Elevating international collaboration and academic outcomes through strategic research funding: a bibliometric analysis of China Scholarship Council funded publications. Scientometrics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-024-05054-8

Karima Almazroui | Emerging Research Trends | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Karima Almazroui | Emerging Research Trends | Best Researcher Award

Mohamed bin Zayed U for Humanities | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Karima Matar Almazroui is a visionary leader and scholar in higher education, policy reform, and institutional transformation, with over two decades of distinguished service in academia and government. She holds a Ph.D. in Language, Reading, and Culture from the University of Arizona, an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Arkansas, a Master’s in Strategic Studies and National Security from the UAE National Defense College, and a B.A. in Arabic Language Education from the United Arab Emirates University. Currently serving as Advisor to the Chancellor at Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities, she has pioneered initiatives in quality assurance, institutional effectiveness, and international collaboration. Her prior leadership roles include Advisor to the Minister of Education, Executive Director at ADEK, and Chairwoman of Educators Without Borders in Geneva. Dr. Almazroui’s research encompasses educational policy, curriculum development, teacher training, language acquisition, and the integration of technology in learning. Her publication record includes 16 documents, 144 citations by 137 documents, and an h-index of 6, reflecting her academic impact. Recognized with numerous awards—including the Middle East Women Leader Excellence Award and the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Award for Arabic Language Innovation—she continues to advance global education through research, innovation, and transformative leadership.

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Featured Publications

Almazroui, Karima (2025) “Ideological Indoctrination of Children During Crises: Non-Religious Extremism in Authoritarian Regimes”, Child Protection and Practice.

Almazroui, Karima (2025) “Cultural Norms, Digital Infrastructures, and Institutional Trust: Rethinking Bullying Governance in UAE Schools”, International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies

Almazroui, Karima & Awad, Cecile (2025) “Literacy Under Siege: Evaluating Scalable Interventions for Displaced Children in Conflict-Affected Settings”, International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies.

Almazroui, Karima (2025) “Enhancing Arabic Literacy Through Data-Driven Assessment: The Impact of Running Records on Reading Evaluation and Instruction”, International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies.

Al Mazroui, Karima & Alzyoudi, Mohammed (2024) “The Role of ChatGPT in Mitigating Loneliness Among Older Adults: An Exploratory Study”, Online Journal of Communication and Media Technologies.