Ivona Gudac Hodanić | Sustainability Strategies | Best Review Paper Award

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Dr. Ivona Gudac Hodanić | Sustainability Strategies | Best Review Paper Award 

Ivona Gudac Hodanić | Expono d.o.o. | Croatia 

Ivona Gudac Hodanić is a Croatian civil engineer and researcher with extensive experience in architectural and construction project management. She has built a versatile career that bridges the technical, creative, and administrative dimensions of engineering practice. Currently serving as a Project Associate at EXPONO d.o.o., she contributes to architectural design development, technical documentation, and project coordination, ensuring compliance with building standards and regulations. Her role integrates multidisciplinary collaboration between architecture and construction, enhancing project functionality, aesthetics, and technical feasibility. Beyond design, she plays an important part in administrative operations, including bid preparation for public tenders, documentation management, and communication with investors and institutions. Earlier in her career, Ivona served as a teaching and research assistant at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Rijeka. Fluent in English and proficient in several other languages, she combines strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with advanced technical proficiency in software tools such as AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Microsoft Office, and project management applications. With her balanced background in academia, research, and professional practice, Ivona contributes to advancing sustainable and efficient construction practices. Her scholarly record includes 2 indexed publications with 13 citations across 13 documents, reflecting her growing influence in the field. She holds an h-index of 2. Ivona holds a Doctor of Science degree from the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, where her doctoral research focused on developing a model for assessing the lifecycle costs of pontoons to support marina management systems. She also earned a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Rijeka. Her additional professional training covers internal auditing, public procurement, project management, and leadership development.

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Featured Publications : 

Gudac, I., Marović, I., & Hanak, T. (2014). Sustainable optimization of winter road maintenance services under real-time information. Procedia Engineering, 85, 183–192.

Car-Pušić, D., Marović, I., & Gudac, I. (2010). You will be able to organize your own projects and programs in the future. Zbornik radova (Građevinski fakultet Sveučilišta u Rijeci), 13, 225–243.

Marović, I., Bošković, D., & Gudac, I. (2012). Process approach in modeling Croatian construction contract management practice. International Journal for Engineering Modeling, 25(1–4), 19–26.

Car-Pušić, D., Marović, I., & Gudac, I. (2014). Comparison of budget and PPP model in financing public structures in posttransition environment. In Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference “People, Buildings and Environment” (pp. 90–99).

Car-Pušić, D., Marović, I., Gudac, I., & Medvedec, D. (2015). Prioritization of public investment projects: Case study of GSC portfolio. In Proceedings of the 34th International Conference on Organization and Technology in Construction.

Antigoni Voudouri | Climate Change Mitigation-Adaptation | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Antigoni Voudouri | Climate Change Mitigation-Adaptation | Best Researcher Award 

Head of Directorate at Natural Environment and Climate Change Agency | Greece 

Dr. Antigoni Voudouri is a distinguished environmental physicist and climate expert from Greece, recognized for her extensive contributions to meteorology, sustainable development, and climate change policy. She currently serves as the Head of the Sustainable Development and Climate Change Directorate at the Natural Environment and Climate Change Agency, where she leads a multidisciplinary team in the implementation of national climate law and the coordination of EU-funded projects on climate adaptation and resilience. Her leadership extends to international collaborations, policy consultation, and the integration of scientific research into environmental governance. Voudouri holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Physics, a Master’s in Environmental Physics, and a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from the National Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in leading journals such as Atmospheric Research, Atmosphere, and Sustainability, addressing topics ranging from mercury transport modeling and air pollution to climate mitigation and numerical model calibration. Her work has earned 206 citations from 185 documents, with an h-index of 6, underscoring her influence in the field. She has actively participated in several major European and international research initiatives, including HORIZON 2020, LIFE-IP AdaptInGR, and COSMO projects such as CALMO and CALMO-MAX. Her project leadership has been instrumental in advancing climate resilience, environmental forecasting, and sustainable policy frameworks. As a reviewer for international journals and a long-standing member of the Hellenic Meteorological Society, she continues to contribute to the scientific community and policy development.

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Featured Publications : 

Roussos, O., Grigoriadou, E. T., Voudouri, A., Papadopoulou, L., Gkogkou, T., Basdeki, A., & Papadopoulou, M. P. (2025). Sustainability, 17, 8454.

Voudouri, A., Metheniti, K., & Oikonomou, A. (2025). Mitigation measures towards net zero carbon emissions. Environmental Earth Sciences Proceedings, 35, 42.

Avgoustoglou, E., Carmona, I., Voudouri, A., Levi, Y., Will, A., & Bettems, J. M. (2022). Calibration of COSMO model in the Central-Eastern Mediterranean area adjusted over the domains of Greece and Israel. Atmospheric Research, 279, 106362.

Voudouri, A., Avgoustoglou, E., Carmona, I., Levi, Y., Bucchignani, E., Kaufmann, P., & Bettems, J. M. (2021). Objective calibration of numerical weather prediction model: Application on fine resolution COSMO model over Switzerland. Atmosphere, 12, 1358.

Bucchignani, E., Voudouri, A., & Mercogliano, P. (2020). A sensitivity analysis with COSMO-LM at 1 km resolution over South Italy. Atmosphere, 11, 430.

mishelle doorasamy | Sustainability Strategies | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof. Dr. mishelle doorasamy | Sustainability Strategies | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mishelle Doorasamy 🎓 is a seasoned academic and sustainability accounting researcher based at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. With a diverse career spanning over two decades, she currently serves as a Senior Lecturer and Deputy Academic Leader of Higher Degrees and Research. Her academic journey is rooted in finance, environmental management, and education, culminating in a PhD focused on material flow cost accounting practices in the South African sugar industry. Dr. Doorasamy’s multidisciplinary expertise allows her to bridge gaps between accounting, sustainability, and policy implementation. Known for her leadership and innovation in academia, she has contributed extensively to peer-reviewed journals, particularly on environmental accounting, corporate governance, and post-pandemic financial resilience. Her role in academic mentorship and curriculum development reflects a strong commitment to shaping future generations of researchers and leaders. 🌱📘

👩‍🏫 Profile

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🎓 Education

Dr. Doorasamy’s educational foundation is a testament to lifelong learning and academic excellence 📚. She earned her PhD in 2019 from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, focusing on sustainable accounting practices in the sugar industry. Prior to that, she completed an M.Com in 2014 and a B.Tech in 2012 from Durban University of Technology. Her journey also includes a PGCE from UNISA in 2002, solidifying her background in education, and a foundational B.Com degree in 2001 from the University of Natal. Across all her qualifications, she has consistently engaged in research-intensive topics that examine how accounting principles can intersect with environmental and industrial sustainability. Her dissertations and theses reflect a progression from product management to cleaner production and finally to material flow cost accounting—a trajectory indicative of growing depth in sustainable financial systems. 📊🌿

🧑‍🏫 Experience

Dr. Doorasamy brings over two decades of multidisciplinary experience in academia, education, and corporate finance 💼📚. She began her professional journey as an accounts clerk and article clerk before transitioning to secondary school education, where she spent a decade teaching accounting and business studies. In 2013, she entered higher education, first as a Lecturer at Durban University of Technology and then as a Senior Lecturer at the University of KwaZulu-Natal from 2015 onwards. She currently holds the role of Deputy Academic Leader of Higher Degrees and Research at UKZN. Her roles span teaching, curriculum development, research supervision, and departmental leadership. This diverse experience enables her to mentor postgraduate students effectively while also contributing to institutional strategies for academic quality and innovation. Her background exemplifies versatility and a deep understanding of educational ecosystems. 🏫🌍

🔬 Research Interest

Dr. Doorasamy’s research portfolio is centered on sustainability accounting, material flow cost analysis, and environmental management systems 🌍📈. Her primary academic interest lies in using environmental management accounting to promote cleaner production and efficient resource use across industries, particularly in developing economies. She also explores financial resilience, credit risk, and corporate governance with a sustainable development lens. Her work often addresses critical issues like post-COVID-19 recovery, air pollution’s financial implications, and renewable energy disclosures. This interdisciplinary approach combines environmental science, economics, and financial analytics, creating a robust framework for both academic and practical application. She has collaborated internationally on comparative studies in Nigeria and South Africa, making her research impactful on a global scale. 🔬📊

🏆 Awards and Recognition

While a formal award may not yet headline Dr. Doorasamy’s CV 🏅, her scholarly contributions, leadership roles, and consistent publication in Q1–Q3 journals clearly mark her as a candidate for top-tier academic recognition. Her elevation to Deputy Academic Leader at UKZN reflects peer recognition for her commitment to academic excellence. Additionally, her role as a corresponding author and co-author in numerous high-impact international publications highlights her academic leadership and global engagement. As a frequent contributor to global discussions on sustainability, finance, and accounting reform, she is increasingly seen as a thought leader whose work bridges academia and real-world policy. She is exceptionally well-suited for honors such as the Best Researcher Award. 🌟📚

📚 Publication Top Notes

The determinants of volatility connectedness of South African equity super sectors

Hyperlinked Publications of Dr. Mishelle Doorasamy

SME resilience: Critical financial planning success factors post-COVID-19

Financial performance of Nigerian deposit money banks and corporate governance
Factors influencing financial performance in South Africa’s food and beverage industry: An empirical analysis