Amir Pourmoradian | Industry Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Amir Pourmoradian | Industry Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Amir Pourmoradian | Industry Analysis | Research Excellence Award | PhD student | Tarbiat Modares University | Iran

Dr. Amir Pourmoradian is a dedicated researcher and emerging scholar in Food Science and Technology whose academic pathway reflects a progressive commitment to food quality, authenticity assessment, and analytical innovation. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Food Science and Engineering at Tarbiat Modares University, where his doctoral research focuses on honey adulteration detection and authenticity verification through advanced analytical systems such as Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS), chemometrics, and Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Amir Pourmoradian previously completed his MSc in Food Science and Engineering at the University of Tehran and his BSc in Food Science and Engineering at Islamic Azad University, Shahre Qods Branch, forming a strong academic foundation that supports his current research endeavors. His professional experience includes long-term service as an English language instructor and supervisor at YUTAK Language Academy, where he is responsible for teaching, class observation, and student assessment, showcasing his communication strengths and leadership in an academic environment. He has also served as a customer support specialist at the VisaMondial Institute, demonstrating his ability to manage multidisciplinary responsibilities. His research interests include food authenticity, food safety, membrane processing, adulteration detection, IMS-based analytics, machine learning for food science, juice clarification processes, and chemometric modeling. He possesses strong research skills in laboratory analysis, ultrafiltration and nanofiltration processes, spectrometric methods, quantitative data interpretation, statistical modeling, and application of AI tools for analytical accuracy. His competencies are strengthened by professional certifications in HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, ICDL, and first aid and emergency response. Dr. Amir Pourmoradian has contributed to peer-reviewed publications in Food Chemistry and other reputable scientific platforms, reflecting his growing presence in the food science research community. His research excellence has supported advancements in honey authentication, kiwi juice clarification, and membrane efficiency, areas that hold direct relevance to food quality and consumer protection. Although early in his career, he continues to demonstrate academic promise and commitment to innovative food analysis. His strong combination of scientific rigor, teaching experience, and analytical proficiency positions him as a promising researcher capable of contributing meaningfully to the global food science field. In conclusion, Dr. Amir Pourmoradian stands out as a motivated and skillfully trained early-career researcher whose academic progress, research contributions, and professional discipline reflect strong potential for future leadership and impactful scientific achievements.

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Featured Publications 

  1. Pourmoradian, A., Barzegar, M., Gharaghani, S., & Sahari, M. A. (2025). Honey adulteration detection using the HS-SPME-IMS technique combined with chemometric analysis. Food Chemistry: X.

  2. Pourmoradian, A. (2025). Effect of kiwifruit variety on the efficiency of ultrafiltration pretreatment during its juice membrane concentration with nanofiltration. Unpublished manuscript.

  3. Pourmoradian, A. (2024). Study of kiwi juice clarification efficiency using membrane processes. Master’s Thesis, University of Tehran.

  4. Pourmoradian, A. (2024). Investigation of honey adulteration detection using Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS) and chemometrics. Doctoral Research Project, Tarbiat Modares University.

  5. Pourmoradian, A. (2024). Study of honey authenticity assessment using Ion Mobility Spectrometry and Artificial Intelligence. Doctoral Research Project, Tarbiat Modares University.

  6. Pourmoradian, A. (2023). Analysis of fruit juice quality improvement using advanced membrane processing techniques. Conference Paper.

  7. Pourmoradian, A. (2023). Application of chemometric models in food authenticity verification. Conference Paper.

Patricia Rodriguez | Strategic Decision Making | Corporate Strategy Visionary Award

Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez | Strategic Decision Making | Corporate Strategy Visionary Award

Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez | Open University of Catalonia | Spain

Patricia Rodriguez Garcia is a senior executive with over two decades of experience in corporate development, strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and investor relations within the insurance and financial sector. She has established a strong reputation for leading strategic planning, driving acquisitions and alliances, and managing financial communication in listed and regulated environments. Throughout her career, she has been a trusted advisor to senior leadership, consistently focused on value creation, business growth, and financial discipline. Patricia combines executive acumen with academic rigor, reflecting her passion for ecosystem thinking and innovation. Professionally, she has played a central role at Grupo Catalana Occidente, a listed insurance group with a significant international footprint. She has led corporate strategy, business development, and investor relations, driving major acquisitions, post-merger integrations, and the creation of strategic alliances that expanded the group’s ecosystem. She also designed and executed corporate strategic plans that opened new opportunities in areas such as health, senior care, and home ecosystems, while overseeing significant debt issuances and capital structure optimization. Earlier in her career, she gained valuable experience in corporate finance at Riva y Garcia and in financial planning at Parxet. Through her dual engagement in industry and academia, Patricia continues to shape both practice and knowledge at the intersection of corporate strategy, innovation, and artificial intelligence. She is recognized for her ability to align business growth with technological advancement, ensuring long-term value creation in complex and evolving corporate ecosystems.

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Featured Publications :

Rodriguez-Garcia, P., Li, Y., Lopez-Lopez, D., & Juan, A. A. (2023). Strategic decision making in smart home ecosystems: A review on the use of artificial intelligence and Internet of things. Internet of Things, 22, 100772.

Rodriguez-Garcia, P., Vidal, A. F., & Santo Tomás, M. J. R. (2010). La gestión de riesgos. In Estudio sobre el sector asegurador en España 2010: los aspectos cualitativos

Rodriguez-Garcia, P., Carracedo, P., Lopez-Lopez, D., Juan, A. A., & Martin, J. A. (2024). Computer-supported strategic decision making for ecosystems creation. Computers, 13(12), 322.

Rodriguez-Garcia, P., Lopez-Lopez, D., & Martin Solano, J. A. (2024). Artificial intelligence in marketing strategic decisions via product portfolio optimization. In Proceedings of the Decision Science Alliance International Summer Conference (pp. 72–83).

Rodriguez-Garcia, P., Juan, A. A., Martin, J. A., Lopez-Lopez, D., & Marco, J. M. (2025). AI-driven optimization of project portfolios in corporate ecosystems with synergies and strategic factors. Expert Systems with Applications, 129593.

Champika Liyanage | Strategy Implementation | Best Paper Award-3709

Prof. Champika Liyanage | Strategy Implementation | Best Paper Award

Prof. Champika Liyanage, University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom

Dr. Champika Liyanage is a highly accomplished academic and research leader in the field of Facilities and Construction Management. She currently serves as a Reader at the School of Engineering, University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), UK. With over two decades of experience in academia, international research, and project leadership, she has significantly advanced knowledge in public-private partnerships, disaster resilience, and sustainable infrastructure. She is a Co-Director of the Centre for Energy, Sustainable Development and Resilience (CESDR) and a leading figure in UCLan’s REF submission efforts, exemplifying her academic and institutional leadership. 💡

🧑‍🔬 Profile

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🎓 Education

Dr. Liyanage holds a PhD in Facilities Management from Glasgow Caledonian University (2006). She earned her B.Sc. (Hons) in Quantity Surveying from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka in 2001, graduating with First Class Honours. To further enhance her teaching and supervisory capabilities, she has completed postgraduate certificates in Learning & Teaching (2012), Research Supervision (2013), and Teaching, Learning & Assessment (2008), all in UK-based institutions. 📚

🧑‍🏫 Professional Experience

Since joining UCLan in 2008, Dr. Liyanage has progressed from Lecturer to Reader. She has served as Senior Lecturer (2011–2015) and Reader (2015–present), and currently oversees multiple academic programs and research activities. Her leadership roles include Chairing the School’s Athena Swan SAT team, acting as REF Lead (UoA13), and Research Degrees Tutor. She has also coordinated dissertations and ethics reviews, showing her holistic engagement with academic development. 🏛️

🔬 Research Interests

Her research encompasses facilities and infrastructure management, public-private partnerships (PPPs), performance measurement, post-disaster reconstruction, and urban resilience. She has special interest in sustainability, zero-carbon targets, and improving disaster resilience through higher education. Her interdisciplinary approach brings together engineering, public policy, and social development frameworks. 🌍

🏆 Awards and Grants

Dr. Liyanage has been the recipient or co-lead of over £1 million in external research funding from prestigious bodies such as Horizon 2020, FP7, and ERASMUS+. Her collaborative projects—like REGARD, CABARET, ASCENT, and BENEFIT—span Europe and Asia, involving institutions in Sri Lanka, Sweden, Estonia, and more. These awards have supported innovation in infrastructure resilience, disaster education, energy trading, and societal reconstruction post-displacement. 🧾

📚 Publications Top Notes