Usman Ullah | Green Finance | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Usman Ullah | Green Finance | Best Researcher Award

Quaid-i-azam University, Pakistan

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INTRODUCTION 🌍

Mr. Usman Ullah is a compassionate, driven, and dedicated individual, deeply focused on empowering communities through education. His work reflects a strong sense of empathy and a commitment to making a positive impact on the world. By engaging in academics, research, and social sector initiatives, Mr. Ullah demonstrates his dedication to achieving his goals and creating a meaningful difference.

EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS 🎓

Mr. Ullah’s academic journey began at Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), where he pursued an M.Phil. in Management Sciences, focusing on economic indicators, green finance, technology innovations for sustainable development, and energy efficiency with governance mediation. Before this, he completed a BS in Accounting & Finance from the Institute of Management Sciences in Peshawar. His solid academic foundation has paved the way for his dedication to advancing research in management, sustainability, and economics.

PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS 👨‍🏫

Mr. Ullah has held various prominent academic positions. He is currently an Adjunct Faculty Member at Quaid-i-Azam School of Management Sciences and a Teaching & Research Associate at QASMS, QAU. Additionally, he has served as a Lecturer at USWA Institute of Higher Studies in Islamabad. His earlier role as a Project Assistant at Ensemble Pour Le Développement Humain included overseeing project administration, financing, and inventory management, providing him with valuable experience in the non-profit and social sectors.

CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS 📑

Mr. Ullah’s research revolves around sustainable development, green finance, and economic indicators, with a particular emphasis on enhancing energy efficiency through technology and governance. His M.Phil. thesis analyzed how governance can mediate the relationship between economic indicators and green technologies to promote sustainable development. His work seeks to bridge the gap between economic progress and environmental sustainability.

IMPACT AND INFLUENCE 🌍

Through his academic roles and research, Mr. Ullah has significantly impacted students, professionals, and organizations in fields like management, sustainability, and economics. He has inspired many individuals to pursue careers that combine education, sustainability, and social responsibility. His leadership in organizing international conferences and seminars, such as those focused on sustainability and climate change, reflects his dedication to advancing global environmental awareness.

ACADEMIC CITATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS 🔍

Mr. Ullah has made notable contributions to the academic community. He currently serves as a reviewer for respected journals like the International Journal of Innovation Science, Journal of Environmental Development & Sustainability, and Journal of Knowledge Economy. His ongoing research and publication in these journals highlight his thought leadership in areas such as sustainable finance, innovation, and environmental governance.

HONORS & AWARDS 🏅

Throughout his career, Mr. Ullah has received several honors and awards in recognition of his contributions to education, research, and social impact. He has played a key role in organizing workshops and conferences that focus on advancing sustainability and innovation. His commitment to promoting higher education and social change has earned him recognition as a distinguished academic and professional in his field.

LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS 🌱

Mr. Ullah’s legacy is grounded in his dedication to education, sustainability, and research. Looking ahead, he intends to continue contributing to academic discourse and driving initiatives that promote sustainable development. His future work will likely focus on integrating green finance with economic growth and advancing technologies that foster environmental sustainability, aiming to leave a lasting impact on society.

FINAL NOTE 🌟

Mr. Usman Ullah’s journey reflects a passionate commitment to education, research, and social betterment. Through his work, he continues to inspire others and will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in shaping a more sustainable and equitable future. His dedication to empowering communities and advancing academic knowledge ensures that his contributions will be felt for generations to come.

TOP NOTES PUBLICATIONS 📚 

Towards a Green Economy: Investigating the Impact of Sustainable Finance, Green Technologies, and Environmental Policies on Environmental Degradation
    • Authors: Muhammad Ahsan Iqbal, Dr. Wasim Abbas Saheen, Suheela Shabir, Usman Ullah

    • Journal: Journal of Environmental Management (Q1, IF-8)

    • Year: 2025

Empowering Sustainable Development through Finance, Economic Factors, Technology-Innovation, and Governance Index for a Flourishing Future
    • Authors: Usman Ullah, Dr. Wasim Abbas Shaheen

    • Journal: Environment Development and Sustainability (Q1, IF 4.7)

    • Year: 2024

Green Finance, Technology Innovation and Economic Indicators with Governance Index Role and Conditional Effect of Financial Risk in Achieving Energy Efficient Economies Across the Globe
    • Authors: Usman Ullah, Dr. Wasim Abbas Shaheen

    • Journal: Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (IF 15.9)

    • Year: 2023 (Under Review)

Systematic Literature Review on Capital Budgeting Techniques
    • Authors: Wasim Abbas Shaheen, Tayebba Saleem, Noman Shafi, Usman Ullah

    • Journal: UCP Journal of Business Perspectives

    • Year: 2025

How Female Labor Participation and Literacy Positively Influence FDI Inflows: Empirical Evidence from OECD Countries
    • Authors: Wasim Abbas Shaheen, Qurat ul Ain Sajid, Noman Shafi, Usman Ullah

    • Journal: Journal of Finance & Economics Research

    • Year: 2025

Loredana Brinza | Environmental sciences | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Loredana Brinza | Environmental sciences | Best Researcher Award

Alexandru Ioan Cuza Univesity of Iasi, Romania | Romania

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👩‍🔬 Education and Academic Background

Dr. Loredana Brinza has an impressive educational background, earning multiple advanced degrees across various fields. She holds:

  • PhD in Chemical Engineering (2011) from the “Gh. Asachi” University, Iasi, Romania (RO).

  • PhD in Earth Sciences (2010) from the University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom (UK).

  • MSc in Environmental Management (2003) from the “Gh. Asachi” University, Iasi, RO.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering (2002) from the “Gh. Asachi” University, Iasi, RO.

🔬 Work Experience

Dr. Brinza currently holds the position of Senior Scientific Researcher at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi (since 2015), where she has been leading cutting-edge research. Her professional journey includes numerous prestigious roles:

  • Postdoctoral Researcher in Environmental Science at Diamond Light Source, UK (2010-2013).

  • Research Fellow at University of Leeds (2005-2010) and the National Oceanography Centre, University of Southampton, UK (2007-2008).

  • Research Fellow in Marine and Environmental Sciences at Queens University of Belfast, UK (2004-2005).

🔬 Synchrotron Research and Grants

Dr. Brinza is an accomplished Principal Investigator (PI) of several prestigious Synchrotron Research Grants, awarded by the Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) at the Diamond Light Source, UK. Some key highlights include:

  • 3 days beam time for XRF and XAS research on marine algae, Fucus vesiculosus (Feb 2020).

  • 5 days beam time on Zn uptake by algae (July 2017).

  • Study of gold distribution and speciation in mining sites (Oct 2018).

  • Synchrotron XAS on Zn and Cu sequestration in earthworm excreted calcium carbonate granules (2012).

📝 Research Publications and Visibility

Dr. Brinza is widely published, with 29 peer-reviewed journal publications, including 20 as the first and corresponding author. Her work has gained significant attention, reflected in her H-index of 15 and a total of 764 citations across her research contributions. She also has 7 published abstracts and has participated in 28 conferences.
Her Research ID is F-9765-2012, and she is registered on ORCID here.

🎤 Invited Talks and Keynote Speeches

Dr. Brinza has delivered numerous invited and keynote talks, including:

  • Synchrotron XAS, µ-XRF, and ED-XRD in Biogeochemistry Research, at the National Institute of Material Physics, Magurele, Romania (2014).

  • Advanced synchrotron techniques in environmental mineralogy, at the Research in Progress Meeting, Durham, UK (2014).

🎓 Teaching Experience

Dr. Brinza has an extensive teaching background, covering topics such as geochemical modeling, chemical and biochemical process engineering, and environmental engineering. She is currently serving as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Geography and Geology at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi (2022-present). She previously taught at the University of Leeds (2008-2009) and the “Gh. Asachi” University of Iasi (2003-2004).

👨‍🔬 Supervision and Mentorship

Dr. Brinza has contributed to the academic growth of future scientists, including mentoring graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Notably, she supervised Miss Sophie Weller during her internship at Diamond Light Source in 2011.

🌍 Scientific Commitments and Peer Reviewing

Dr. Brinza is an active member of several scientific societies, including the European Association of Geochemistry (EAG), International X-ray Absorption Society (IXAS), and British Petrology Society (BPS). She also serves as a scientific reviewer for top-tier journals such as Applied Geochemistry, Bioresource Technology, Langmuir, and more.

📚 Top Notes Publications 

Qualitative and quantitative investigations of Cr (VI) uptake by amorphous nanoparticulate ferrites doped with organic chelating agents
    • Authors: Cristina Giorgiana Coromelci, Andreea Elena Maftei, Maria Ignat, Loredana Brinza

    • Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances

    • Year: 2025

Amorphous iron oxyhydroxides nano precursors used for Reactive Yellow 84 removal from aqueous solutions
    • Authors: Cristina Giorgiana Coromelci, Andreea Elena Maftei, Mariana Neamtu, Gabriel Ababei, Loredana Brinza

    • Journal: Separation and Purification Technology

    • Year: 2024

Nanocrystalline structured ethylene glycol doped maghemite for persistent pollutants removal
    • Authors: Andreea Elena Maftei, Imad A.M. Ahmed, Mariana Neamtu, Cristina Giorgiana Coromelci, Maria Ignat, Loredana Brinza

    • Journal: Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology

    • Year: 2023

Advanced removal of Reactive Yellow 84 azo dye using functionalised amorphous calcium carbonates as adsorbent
    • Authors: Loredana Brinza, Andreea Elena Maftei, Sorin Tascu, Florin Brinza, Mariana Neamtu

    • Journal: Scientific Reports

    • Year: 2022

Surface Coverage Simulation and 3D Plotting of Main Process Parameters for Molybdenum and Vanadium Adsorption onto Ferrihydrite
    • Authors: Loredana Brinza

    • Journal: Nanomaterials

    • Year: 2022

Imtiaz Ahmad | Peristaltic phenomenon | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Imtiaz Ahmad | Peristaltic phenomenon | Best Researcher Award

Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST), Mirpur | Pakistan

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Dr. Imtiaz Ahmad  Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics | Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST), Mirpur AJ&K 🌟

👨‍🏫 Professional Background & Experience

Dr. Imtiaz Ahmad is an accomplished Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST), with a PhD in Mathematics. With over 20 years of experience in both teaching and academic administration, Dr. Ahmad has contributed significantly to the growth of higher education institutions in Pakistan. He has taught diverse mathematical courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, specializing in Fluid Mechanics, Dynamical Systems, and Numerical Analysis. His leadership as the Director of the Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) at MUST, where he launched Online Education, is a testament to his forward-thinking approach to education.

🎯 Research Interests & Areas of Expertise

Dr. Ahmad’s research interests are centered around Fluid Mechanics 💧, Nonlinear Dynamical Systems 🔄, Bifurcation Theory 🌀, and Boundary Value Problems 🧩. His academic focus is aimed at understanding complex systems and exploring mathematical models that can help in real-world applications. His research plays a pivotal role in furthering the knowledge in Applied Mathematics and its practical applications.

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

Throughout his career, Dr. Ahmad has received multiple honors and awards for his outstanding contributions to academia. These include an HEC Scholarship for his PhD studies, as well as Certificates of Appreciation for his leadership in launching online education at MUST. He was also recognized for his contributions to quality assurance in higher education by the President of AJ&K in 2020. In addition, he is serving as a Technical Program Committee Member for the 3rd International Conference on Acoustics, Fluid Mechanics, and Engineering (AFME 2024) in Hangzhou, China.

🧑‍🎓 Graduate Students Mentorship

Dr. Ahmad has mentored numerous graduate students in the field of mathematics. His guidance has shaped the careers of many MPhil and MSc/BS students, with several of them continuing their academic journeys in the field. His supervision includes students such as Usama Munir, Farzeen Ashfaq, and Yusra Rani, with many students contributing to research areas related to Fluid Mechanics and Dynamical Systems.

📚 Courses Taught

Dr. Ahmad has taught a wide array of courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, including Fluid Mechanics, Dynamical Systems, Calculus of One and Several Variables, MagnetoHydroDynamics (MHD), and Numerical Analysis. He aims to provide students with a deep understanding of complex mathematical concepts, helping them to apply these theories in practical, real-world contexts.

🌍 Professional Service & Committees

In addition to his teaching and research, Dr. Ahmad is actively involved in the academic community through his service roles. He has been a reviewer for national and international journals, an external reviewer for institutional evaluations, and has contributed to curriculum development and performance reviews at various universities. He also played a key role in the Pakistan Network of Quality Assurance in Higher Education (PNQAHE), helping to advance quality assurance practices in universities across the country.

📜 Academic Leadership & Contributions

Dr. Ahmad has demonstrated exemplary academic leadership through his tenure as Director of the Quality Enhancement Cell at MUST. Under his leadership, the university introduced online education, earning recognition from both the Vice Chancellor and the President of AJ&K. His efforts in academic administration have greatly enhanced the educational experience at MUST, furthering the university’s mission of providing quality education.

📚 Top Notes Publications 

Thermal analysis of hybrid nanofluid flow in blood vessels with peristalsis: Case study for Hall current and radiative heat transfer
    • Authors: Zafar Iqbal, Imtiaz Ahmad, Sami Ullah Khan, Lioua Kolsi, Nidhal Becheikh, Kaouther Ghachem

    • Journal: Case Studies in Thermal Engineering

    • Year: 2025

Exploring thermal characteristics of Carreau-hybrid nanofluid (Ag–CuO/EG) in curved channels with convective boundaries
    • Authors: Zafar Iqbal, Imtiaz Ahmad, Sami Ullah Khan

    • Journal: Modern Physics Letters B

    • Year: 2024

Peristaltic transport of Prandtl hybrid nanofluid (MWCNTs-SWCNTs/engine oil) in non-uniform ducts: Exploring electro-osmosis and Joule heating effects through Keller box simulations
    • Authors: Zafar Iqbal, Imtiaz Ahmad, Sami Ullah Khan

    • Journal: Modern Physics Letters B

    • Year: 2024

Complex Dynamics of a Discretized Predator–Prey System with Prey Refuge Using a Piecewise Constant Argument Method
    • Authors: Rizwan Ahmed, Abdul Qadeer Khan, Muhammad Amer, Aniqa Faizan, Imtiaz Ahmed

    • Journal: International Journal of Bifurcation and Chaos

    • Year: 2024

Properties of Functions with Symmetric Points Involving Subordination
    • Authors: Malik Ali Raza, Syed Zakar Hussain Bukhari, Imtiaz Ahmed, Muhammad Ashfaq, Maryam Nazir, Wasim Ul-Haq

    • Journal: Journal of Function Spaces

    • Year: 2022