Marzena Jankowska-Mihułowicz | Sustainability Strategies | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof.  Dr. Marzena Jankowska-Mihułowicz | Sustainability Strategies | Research Excellence Award

PhD Engineering | Rzeszów University of Technology | Poland

Assist. Prof. Dr. Marzena Jankowska-Mihułowicz is a recognized academic and researcher whose work integrates management science, decision-making theory, and innovation-oriented organizational practices. Assist. Prof. Dr. Marzena Jankowska-Mihułowicz has built a sustained academic profile grounded in analytical rigor, interdisciplinary thinking, and applied research focused on how individuals and organizations make strategic and ethical decisions under conditions of uncertainty. Her professional experience spans long-term academic teaching, research leadership, scholarly publishing, and active engagement in peer-review and international research collaboration. Assist. Prof. Dr. Marzena Jankowska-Mihułowicz’s research interests center on managerial decision-making, strategic behavior, innovation implementation, investment decision processes, organizational competitiveness, ethical management, and the behavioral and cognitive dimensions influencing managerial choices. She has contributed extensively to understanding how intuition, rationality, emotions, and information systems shape decision quality and organizational performance, particularly in innovation-driven and technology-enabled environments.

Profile: ORCID

Featured Publications:

Jankowska-Mihułowicz, M. (2015). Affective automatic processes as determinants of managers’ decision-making. Cited by 35.

Jankowska-Mihułowicz, M. (2015). Managing supportive conditions for innovation implementation in Polish companies: The role of managers. Cited by 28.

Jankowska-Mihułowicz, M. (2014). Managers’ emotions as instruments of decision-making under conditions of uncertainty. Cited by 22.

Jankowska-Mihułowicz, M. (2019). Factors influencing investors’ decisions in Polish companies as demonstrated by RFID systems. Cited by 18.

Jankowska-Mihułowicz, M. (2017). Analysis of the level of innovativeness of Polish enterprises. Cited by 15.

Jankowska-Mihułowicz, M. (2016). Constraints in investment decision making in the field of RFID. Cited by 20.

Jankowska-Mihułowicz, M. (2025). Leadership in companies oriented towards the creation of shared and responsible value. Cited by 6.

Veronika Pereseina | Sustainability Strategies | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Veronika Pereseina | Sustainability Strategies | Best Researcher Award 

Assistant Professor at Zayed University | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Veronika Pereseina is an Assistant Professor at Zayed University in the College of Interdisciplinary Studies, where she contributes to the Sustainability Program. She is a passionate advocate for business and societal transformation toward sustainable development, blending her academic expertise with industry and consulting experience. Holding a PhD in Business Administration from Jonkoping International Business School in Sweden, her doctoral research focused on managing sustainable business models in the heavy vehicle industry through life cycle thinking. Over the years, she has taught and designed courses on sustainability, innovation, entrepreneurship, research methods, environmental economy and policy, and supply chain management, while actively mentoring students and leading sustainability initiatives that connect academia with industry. Her professional journey includes academic positions at institutions in Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, and other international collaborations, as well as affiliations with global research communities. Through her teaching, research, and creative leadership, Dr. Pereseina continues to foster conscious and holistic approaches to leadership and organizational transformation. Her contributions reflect a commitment to sustainability not only as a research area but as a way of life, integrating business innovation with societal well-being and planetary care. She has 32 citations by 32 documents, three academic publications, and an h-index of 3. Her academic and professional development is strengthened by participation in international training programs, certifications in pedagogical effectiveness, sustainability education, peacebuilding, gamification, and yoga teaching. She is skilled in research methodology, course design, intercultural communication, transformation and change management, teamwork, and creativity facilitation.

Jagdish Lohar | Sustainability Strategies | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Jagdish Lohar | Sustainability Strategies | Best Researcher Award  

Research Scholar at Malaviya National Institute of Technology | India 

Mr. Jagdish Lohar is an accomplished civil engineer and researcher with extensive academic and professional experience in the field of geotechnical and structural engineering. He has pursued advanced studies, including a doctoral program focused on utilizing dimensional stone industry waste as a sustainable fill material in reinforced soil structures. His academic journey also includes a master’s degree in structural engineering where he explored fiber-reinforced compressed earth blocks, and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. With over four years of teaching experience at various engineering institutions, he has contributed to shaping the next generation of engineers. His research work has resulted in numerous publications, with more than 35 citations from 25 scholarly documents, and a recognized h-index of 3, and authorship across 10 documents, reflecting the impact and relevance of his contributions. His work emphasizes sustainable and innovative practices, such as the beneficial use of industrial wastes in construction and geotechnical applications. His studies have been featured in high-impact journals and indexed databases, addressing environmental, geotechnical, and economic aspects of civil engineering materials. In addition to his research, Jagdish holds several patents, including granted and filed inventions related to construction technology and materials testing, highlighting his dedication to translating academic knowledge into practical applications. He has also been actively involved in delivering expert sessions on intellectual property, sustainable construction, and geotechnical innovations, promoting awareness and development within the engineering community. His scholarly contributions and commitment to sustainable engineering practices have positioned him as a respected voice in his field, making significant advancements toward environmentally responsible construction solutions and innovative material utilization.

Profiles : Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar 

Featured Publications:   

Solanki, T., Shrivastava, N., & Lohar, J. (2025). Enhancing subgrade stability of black cotton soil using RO membrane as geo-reinforcement. In Advances in Geotechnical Engineering (pp. 1–).

Lohar, J., & Shrivastava, N. (2025). Feasibility of marble processing waste as non-conventional fill in geotechnical applications. Journal of Mining and Environment, 16(1), 15–38.

Lohar, J., Lauhar, N., & Sain, A. (2025). Valorizing marble processing waste in fiber-reinforced cement-stabilized compressed earth blocks: Toward environmental sustainability. Journal of Structural Design and Construction Practice, 30(4), 04025064.

Lohar, J., & Shrivastava, N. (2025). Granite processing waste as sustainable structural fill in reinforced soil structures: A techno-economic analysis. Construction and Building Materials, 491, 142800.

Lohar, J., & Shrivastava, N. (2025). Beneficial use of dimensional stone industry wastes in geotechnical fills: Geotechnical, environmental and economic perspectives. Resources Policy, 101, 105465.