Sevcan Aytac | Sustainability Strategies | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sevcan Aytac | Sustainability Strategies | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sevcan Aytac | Sustainability Strategies | Best Researcher Award | Academician | Fırat University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sevcan Aytac is an accomplished academic who currently holds a faculty position in the Electronics Technologies Programme at the Elazığ Organized Industrial Zone Vocational School of Fırat University, Turkey. She completed her doctoral studies in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Ph.D.) and holds earlier degrees in the same or related engineering fields. Over the course of her career she has served in teaching and research roles, led curriculum development in her department, and taken on administrative responsibilities such as chairing the Social Activity Commission at the university. Dr. Aytac’s research interests include sustainable development, artificial intelligence applications in engineering, signal processing, and machine learning methods for quality assessment and decision-support in industrial systems. Her research skills span advanced programming (MATLAB, Python), wavelet transform and pattern-recognition algorithms (e.g., Naive Bayes, K-Means), classifier design, dimensionality-reduction techniques (such as LPP, LBP), and data analytics applied in engineering contexts. Her achievements include peer-reviewed publications in reputable engineering journals, citation metrics reflecting emerging impact, and her appointment to the doçent (associate professor) rank at Fırat University as confirmed by the university board. Dr. Aytac also engages in professional service — for example, as chair of her faculty’s committee on social activities and as mentor for student projects — reflecting her commitment to academic community involvement. Looking ahead, she is building international collaborations and expanding her research portfolio to integrate AI and sustainable engineering systems. In summary, Dr. Sevcan Aytac is a dedicated scholar-educator whose engineering expertise, research output, and leadership roles position her as a rising contributor to the field of applied engineering intelligence.

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Featured Publications

  1. Aytaç Korkmaz, S. (2018). Comparison of performance on the different classifiers of the Locating Protected Projection (LPP) dimension reduction method based LBP features. Sakarya University Journal of Science, 22(4), 1101-1108. (Citations: not available)

  2. Aytaç, S. (2025). DALGACIK dönüşümü tabanlı Naïve Bayes sınıflandırıcı ile Türkiye’nin tamamını içeren bölgelerdeki linyit kömürünün kalite tespiti. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi, 28(1), 403-413. (Citations: not available)

  3. Aytaç, S. (2020). Grade level of lignite coal datasets in the different areas with decision tree, random forest, and discriminant analysis methods. Applied Artificial Intelligence, 34(11), 755-776. (Citations: not provided)

Shefali Srivastava | SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Shefali Srivastava – SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION – Women Researcher Award

Christ Deemed to be University, Bangalore | India

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📍Current Position

Dr. Shefali Srivastava currently holds the position of Assistant Professor at Christ Deemed to be University, Bangalore, where she actively contributes to the academic development of her students and the university’s research agenda. She also serves as a Senior Project Scientist at the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, focusing on cutting-edge research that bridges the gap between industry and academia. Additionally, she has been a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at IIT New Delhi, furthering her research in healthcare and management.

 

📝Publication Achievements 

Dr. Srivastava has authored numerous high-impact publications in Scopus-indexed journals. Her recent works include studies on consumerism in food waste management, circularity in manufacturing supply chains, and post-pandemic supply chain resilience. These papers reflect her commitment to addressing contemporary challenges in global industries. Notable publications include: “Understanding Consumerism in Food Waste Management” (2024) – British Food Journal. “Circularity in Manufacturing Supply Chain Operations” (2024) – Business Strategy and Environment. “A Triple Helix Framework for Strategy Development in Circular Textile and Clothing Supply Chain” (2022) – Journal of Cleaner Production.

🔍Ongoing Research 

Dr. Srivastava’s ongoing research focuses on the integration of Industry 5.0 technologies, artificial intelligence, and circular economy practices into sustainable manufacturing and healthcare management. Her upcoming publications promise to deliver new insights into the decarbonization of supply chains and the digitization of food supply systems.

 

🔬Research Interests 

Dr. Srivastava’s research interests reflect her interdisciplinary approach to solving real-world problems. Her areas of interest include: Circular Economy, Sustainable Operations, Industry 4.0 and 5.0, Value Co-Creation, Supply Chain Resilience, Healthcare Service Management.

🎓Academic Background 

Dr. Srivastava completed her Doctor of Philosophy from the ABV-Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Gwalior, with her thesis focusing on Exploring Patient-Centricity in Healthcare Service Delivery. She also holds an MBA from MMT University, Noida, and a B.Sc. from CSJM University, Kanpur.

🏆Scholarships and Awards 

Dr. Srivastava’s academic excellence is recognized through various prestigious awards:, University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test for Lectureship (2013), Junior and Senior Research Fellowships awarded by India’s Ministry of Human Resource Development (2014-2018), Best Paper Award by Emerald Publishers (2016), Highly Commended Paper – Literati Awards (2020), P-ranking List of Top 500 Authors in South Asia in Business and Management (2023)

🧬Bioinformatics 

As a researcher deeply engaged in bioinformatics, Dr. Srivastava leverages advanced analytical tools to support her work. She is proficient in Gephi, BibExcel, SPSS, AMOS, PLS-SEM, NVivo, and MS-Office, which enable her to conduct complex data analyses, particularly in circular economies, sustainable operations, and healthcare systems.

🌐Professional Associations 

Dr. Srivastava is actively involved in several professional organizations, reflecting her commitment to knowledge dissemination and global collaboration: Chairperson of MBA Healthcare Management (An international course affiliated with RUDN University, Russia), Joint Editor of the Asia Pacific Journal of Management Research and Innovation (Sage Publications)

 📚Training & Workshops 

Dr. Srivastava has actively participated in and organized various training programs and workshops, such as: Design Thinking FDP at Christ Deemed to be University, Bangalore (2023), Structural Equation Modeling workshop at Banaras Hindu University (2017)

 🎤Oral Presentations and🗣️Thought Leadership 

Dr. Srivastava has presented her research at numerous national and international conferences. Some of her notable presentations include: “Adoption of Industry 5.0 and Its Impact on Sustainable Manufacturing” at the 8th International Conference on Sustainability and Management Strategy (2023), “Enhancing Customer Engagement in the Automotive Industry” at the 3rd PRITAM Singh Memorial Conference (2023)

🧑‍🔬Tasks Completed as a Researcher 

Throughout her academic career, Dr. Srivastava has undertaken significant tasks, including managing large-scale research projects, mentoring students, and collaborating on interdisciplinary studies. Her work focuses on creating frameworks for sustainable business models and improving healthcare service delivery systems.

🚀Success Factors 

Dr. Srivastava attributes her success to her effective communication skills, optimism, result-oriented mindset, and dedication to research. Her proactive approach to challenges has allowed her to excel in both teaching and research.

🧪Publications & Laboratory Experience

Dr. Srivastava has extensive experience in conducting laboratory research and applying her findings to real-world business and healthcare systems. Her publications in top-tier journals highlight her ability to translate theoretical knowledge into practical solutions.

🔍 Conclusion

Dr. Shefali Srivastava is a highly accomplished academic and researcher, with a strong foundation in management, healthcare, and circular economy. Her diverse career spanning roles such as Assistant Professor and Senior Project Scientist at prestigious institutions, coupled with her dedication to advancing research in sustainable operations and supply chain management, showcases her invaluable contributions to academia

📚Publications

Mindfully fashioned: Sustaining style through product value retention

      Authors: Srivastava, S., Dwivedi, A., Mangla, S.K., Dey, B.L., Koufopoulos, D.N.

     Journal: Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services,

     

Digital twins’ readiness and its impacts on supply chain transparency and sustainable performance

     Authors: Patil, A., Srivastava, S., Paul, S.K., Dwivedi, A.

     Journal: Industrial Management and Data Systems,

 

Circular supply chains in manufacturing—Quo vadis? Accomplishments, challenges and future opportunities

     Authors: Bhattacharya, A., Srivastava, S., Majumdar, A.

     Journal: Business Strategy and the Environment, 

 

Food wastage and consumerism in circular economy: a review and research directions

     Authors: Agarwal, A., Srivastava, S., Gupta, A., Singh, G.

     Journal: British Food Journal,

Shaping sustainable paths for perishable food supply chains – contemporary insights and future prospects

      Authors:  Shetty, L., Srivastava, S., Dwivedi, A., Pamucar, D., Patil, A.

      Journal: Environment, Development and Sustainability