Matevž Triplat | Digital Transformation | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Matevž Triplat
Slovenian Forestry Institute, Slovenia
Matevž Triplat
Affiliation Slovenian Forestry Institute
Country Slovenia
Scopus ID 56850525400
Documents 17
Citations 289
h-index 9
Subject Area Digital Transformation
Event Business Global Awards
ORCID 0000-0003-0130-0497

Matevž Triplat is a Slovenian forestry researcher, consultant, and scientific contributor affiliated with the Slovenian Forestry Institute. His research activities focus on forestry logistics, wood mobilization systems, digital transformation in forestry operations, bioeconomy planning, forest management optimization, and data-driven decision-making tools for sustainable forestry practices. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and participation in international forestry projects, Triplat has contributed to the advancement of operational efficiency and environmental sustainability within European forestry systems.[1]

Abstract

The Innovative Research Award recognizes outstanding scholarly achievements and interdisciplinary contributions to scientific advancement and applied research. Matevž Triplat has demonstrated a substantial commitment to forestry innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable resource management through scientific publications, project leadership, and international collaboration. His work integrates advanced statistical analysis, geospatial technologies, forestry logistics, and operational optimization within the broader framework of European forest management systems. His contributions have supported evidence-based forestry practices and enhanced the implementation of bioeconomy-oriented strategies in forestry sectors across Europe.[2]

Keywords

Digital Transformation, Forestry Logistics, Sustainable Forest Management, Bioeconomy, Wood Mobilization, Forestry Economics, GIS Applications, Forest Operations, Environmental Sustainability, Operational Research

Introduction

Forestry research has increasingly evolved toward the integration of digital technologies, operational efficiency, and sustainable environmental practices. Within this context, Matevž Triplat has contributed to research areas involving forestry logistics, biomass utilization, forest owner cooperation, and advanced modelling systems. His professional activities at the Slovenian Forestry Institute include coordination of international projects, development of digital tools for forestry management, and participation in European forestry initiatives focused on sustainability and resource optimization.[3]

His multidisciplinary research approach incorporates statistical analysis, web-based systems, supply-chain modelling, and geospatial information systems to improve forestry decision-making processes. Such contributions are particularly relevant in the context of climate adaptation, bioeconomy development, and efficient management of forest resources across European regions.[4]

Research Profile

Matevž Triplat serves at the Slovenian Forestry Institute, where he has held research and managerial responsibilities related to forestry operations, logistics, cost calculations, and digital transformation initiatives. He has participated in numerous national and international projects addressing forest technology, biomass assessment, sustainable forest utilization, and operational planning.[5]

His professional profile demonstrates expertise in data integration, spatial analysis, modelling, and web-based forestry information systems. Triplat has additionally contributed to editorial activities, scientific dissemination, and knowledge-sharing initiatives related to forestry economics and sustainable resource management.

  • Head of the Department of Forest Technique and Economics at the Slovenian Forestry Institute.
  • Coordinator of the FOREST4EU project involving European innovation partnerships in forestry and agroforestry.
  • Contributor to Horizon Europe and ForestValue research initiatives.
  • Developer and editor of forestry-related digital platforms and monitoring systems.
  • Research participant in projects addressing climate adaptation, forest economics, and sustainable bioeconomy systems.

Research Contributions

Matevž Triplat’s scientific contributions encompass operational forestry systems, forest-owner behavioural analysis, biomass utilization, and environmentally sustainable harvesting technologies. His studies have investigated wood mobilization systems, contractor readiness, forest subsidy structures, contract-based forest management, and optimization strategies for forest operations.

His work also demonstrates a strong orientation toward digital transformation through the implementation of web-based decision-support tools, georeferenced databases, statistical modelling systems, and supply-chain analyses. These efforts support efficient forestry planning and contribute to broader European sustainability objectives.[5]

  • Development of WoodChainManager web-based cost assessment systems for harvesting operations.
  • Research on forest owner cooperation models and machinery ring systems.
  • Studies on forest subsidy distribution and contract-based forest management preferences in Europe.
  • Contributions to sustainable biomass utilization and forestry supply-chain optimization.
  • Implementation of geospatial and database-driven analytical systems for forestry planning.

Publications

Matevž Triplat has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications published in internationally recognized journals, including Forest Policy and Economics, Small-scale Forestry, International Journal of Forest Engineering, and Sustainability.

Research Impact

The research activities of Matevž Triplat have contributed to practical forestry applications, policy-oriented analyses, and international cooperation frameworks in Europe. His scholarly work has supported sustainable forest management, improved operational planning systems, and enhanced understanding of forest owner behaviour and supply-chain dynamics.

His involvement in international consultancy activities with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and other regional initiatives further demonstrates the applicability of his expertise in real-world forestry management and environmental planning contexts.[4]

  • Enhanced digital forestry decision-support systems.
  • Supported sustainable biomass utilization frameworks.
  • Advanced operational efficiency within forestry logistics.
  • Contributed to European forest management research collaboration.
  • Promoted data-driven approaches to forestry economics and planning.

Award Suitability

Matevž Triplat demonstrates strong suitability for the Innovative Research Award due to his sustained contributions to forestry innovation, digital transformation, and applied environmental research. His interdisciplinary expertise, leadership in international projects, and integration of technological systems into forestry operations reflect the objectives commonly associated with innovation-oriented scientific recognition.[2]

His scholarly profile combines scientific publication, practical implementation, and collaborative research, supporting broader sustainability and bioeconomy goals across European forestry systems. The combination of applied research outcomes and technological advancement further strengthens the relevance of his contributions to the award framework.[3]

Conclusion

Matevž Triplat has established a professional and scientific profile characterized by interdisciplinary forestry research, operational innovation, and digital transformation initiatives. Through extensive collaboration, publication activities, and applied research projects, he has contributed to the development of sustainable forestry systems and evidence-based operational strategies. His achievements reflect a meaningful contribution to forestry science and align closely with the principles of innovation, sustainability, and research excellence represented by the Innovative Research Award.[4]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Matevž Triplat, Author ID 56850525400. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56850525400
  2. Rauch, P., Triplat, M., Kranjc, N., et al. (2015). SWOT analysis and strategy development for forest fuel supply chains in South East Europe. Forest Policy and Economics.
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1389934115300460
  3. Juutinen, A., et al. (2022). Common preferences of European small-scale forest owners towards contract-based management. Forest Policy and Economics.
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1389934122001526
  4. Haeler, E., et al. (2023). Forest subsidy distribution in five European countries. Forest Policy and Economics.
    2https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1389934122001952
  5. Curriculum Vitae of Matevž Triplat. (2025). Professional experience, research activities, and publication record.
    https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=tPUMLN0AAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra

Nazir Jogezai | Leadership in Business | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Nazir Jogezai | Leadership in Business | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Nazir Jogezai, National Research University Higher School of Economics, Russia

Dr. Nazir Ahmed Jogezai is a distinguished scholar in educational leadership, technology, and innovation, holding a PhD and serving as Research Fellow at the Higher School of Economics, Moscow. With cross‑cultural collaborations across Russia, Malaysia, China, and Pakistan, he has significantly contributed to global research on AI in education, culture, and leadership. Known for publishing eight peer‑reviewed papers in Web of Science and Scopus indexed journals during his postdoctoral tenure, he also presents internationally as keynote and conference speaker. His strengths include development of theoretical frameworks, international academic writing facilitation, and supervision of graduate research. Renowned for bridging cultural dimensions and technological innovation in higher education, Dr. Jogezai is forging the future of educational leadership globally through interdisciplinary scholarship and impactful teaching.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Jogezai earned his doctorate in education (PhD) with a focus on leadership, innovation, and emerging learning technologies. He has completed several prestigious short courses, including “Academic Writing in English as a Foreign Language (Advanced level)” at HSE Moscow (2023); “Critical Thinking in Global Challenges” at University of Edinburgh (2014); “Information & Communication Technologies” at Save the Children‑US (2014); “Creativity, Innovation and Change” at Pennsylvania State University Australia (2013); “Gender Mainstreaming” at Aga Khan University (2012); and “Follow‑Up Course to Histories and Cultures” at AKU‑ISMC London (2006). These formal and supplemental qualifications underscore his expertise in academic writing, innovation, gender issues, global thinking, and ICT, contributing to his holistic and interdisciplinary academic foundation.

Experience 💼

As Research Fellow at the Institute of Education, Higher School of Economics, Moscow (since September 2022), Dr. Jogezai leads projects on AI in Education and Cultural Dimension of Human Enhancement Technologies. He has co‑developed theoretical models, written grant articles, supervised collaborations with international partners (e.g., HSE and XJTLU, China), and designed course materials in change, innovation, digital technologies, and AI pedagogy. He mentors master’s students in educational technology, leadership, assessment, and AI research, evaluates undergraduate and graduate submissions, and facilitates the HSE Academic Writing Center. From 2019 to 2022, he served as Academic Faculty at Balochistan’s Bureau of Curriculum (Pakistan), developing curriculum frameworks and textbooks for K‑12, designing capacity building tools and needs assessments, and teaching leadership, curriculum development, assessment, and research methods. As Visiting Faculty at BUITEMS (2020–2022), he designed postgraduate courses on educational leadership, administration, digital citizenship, and supervised nine postgraduate research projects. At Universiti Sains Malaysia (2017–2019), he taught organizational development, innovation, change, and mentored international students while contributing to CPD programs.

Research Interest 🔬

Dr. Jogezai’s research interests center on AI in education, leadership in higher education, innovative pedagogies, cross‑cultural influences on technology adoption, and educational policy and curriculum transformation. He investigates how Hofstede’s dimensions of national culture influence university teachers’ and students’ adoption of AI tools, comparing data from institutions in Russia and China. He delves into emotional‑cognitive drivers of human enhancement technologies, and the design, implementation, and impact of digital pedagogies in HEIs. His work extends to curriculum policy alignment, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, digital citizenship, and civic education. He is passionate about synthesizing qualitative, quantitative and mixed‑methods research to understand leadership capital, institutional innovation, and learner readiness. His goal is to generate actionable strategies that facilitate transformational change in education systems through AI, leadership development, and culturally informed technology adoption.

Award 🏆

Dr. Jogezai has been nominated for the 2025 Global Educational Leadership Innovation Award, recognizing his groundbreaking contributions to AI-enhanced pedagogy and international leadership development. Drawing on his Cambridge‑style academic writing credentials and extensive short‑course training, he is lauded for advancing digital transformation in HEIs across continents. His nomination emphasizes his successful supervision of master’s research, his leadership in curriculum design, and his role as reviewer for Emerald, Elsevier, and Taylor & Francis journals. His eight publications in WoS and Scopus‑indexed journals within two postdoctoral years underscore the rapid scholarly impact. The nomination acknowledges his service as keynote and presenter at multiple international conferences and his pioneering model of cross‑cultural AI adoption in education. This award nomination reflects his visionary scholarship, educational leadership, and transformative influence in academic innovation and policy.

Publication Top Notes📚

The desire path: unleashing expectations, discussing apprehensions, and proposing a way forward for GAI use in higher education

University teachers at the crossroads: unpacking their intentions toward ChatGPT’s instructional use

Predictability of school principals’ leadership orientation for their intentions of implementing nutrition education

COVID-19 and school leadership: a tale of transition

Steps to Prepare Bilingual Data for Analysis: A Methodological Approach.

From technology to pedagogy: determinants of university faculty’s pedagogically relevant use of generative AI

Hindering and enabling factors towards ICT integration in schools: A developing country perspective

Teachers’ digital competence in the post COVID-19 era: The effects of digital nativeness, and digital leadership capital

Understanding the effects of educational decentralization through the perspectives of education managers and teachers

Head teachers’ change facilitation styles and teachers’ concerns about ICT integration

Conclusion 💡

Dr. Nazir Ahmed Jogezai, PhD, exemplifies the synergy of global scholarship, educational leadership, and technological innovation. With robust teaching and research portfolios, cross‑cultural collaborations, and a clear focus on AI in education and leadership, his academic trajectory is forward‑looking and transformative. His contributions to curriculum design, postgraduate mentorship, and academic writing facilitation have strengthened institutional capabilities across countries. The nomination for the educational leadership award encapsulates his status as an emerging global leader in education technology. Dr. Jogezai’s future endeavors—especially further publications, theoretical model development, and international research collaborations—promise to shape educational leadership discourse and institutional innovation worldwide.

Guangfan Zheng | Innovation and Technology Strategy | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Guangfan Zheng –  Innovation and Technology Strategy – Best Researcher Award

Alignment with Award Category

His groundbreaking research, academic excellence, and international recognition position Dr. Guangfan Zheng as an ideal candidate for the Best Researcher Award or the Excellence in Innovation category. His work not only demonstrates scientific creativity and rigor but also promotes environmentally friendly approaches aligned with future trends in chemical research.

Northeast Normal University | China

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🎓Early Academic Pursuits 

Education and Training

Guangfan Zheng’s academic journey began with a strong foundation in chemistry, which he cultivated at some of China’s most prestigious institutions. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 2010 from Jilin University, a leading research university known for its emphasis on scientific disciplines. Driven by a growing interest in organic chemistry, Zheng pursued graduate studies at Northeast Normal University, China, where he completed his M.S. in Organic Chemistry in 2014 under the guidance of Prof. Qian Zhang. His early exposure to research during this time laid the groundwork for his future endeavors in catalysis and radical transformations.

💼Professional Endeavors 

Academic Positions

After obtaining his Ph.D., Guangfan Zheng embarked on an impressive professional journey across prominent research institutions in China. From 2017 to 2018, he served as an Assistant Research Fellow at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, one of the country’s leading scientific bodies. Following that, between 2018 and 2020, he worked as an Associate Research Fellow at Shaanxi Normal University, where he continued to refine his expertise in catalysis and organic synthesis. In 2020, Zheng returned to his academic roots, joining Northeast Normal University as an Associate Professor in the College of Chemistry. He currently holds this position, contributing to both teaching and cutting-edge research in the field of organic chemistry.

📚Contributions and Research Focus on Innovation and Technology Strategy

At the heart of Guangfan Zheng’s scientific contributions lies his deep interest in the development of N-Heterocyclic Carbene (NHC)-catalyzed and visible-light-mediated radical cascade transformations and asymmetric catalytic reactions. His work seeks to address challenges in organic synthesis by focusing on aldehyde and carboxylic acid derivatives—such as esters, acyl fluorides, and amides—and converting them into value-added organic molecules using novel catalytic strategies. Zheng’s research stands out for its interdisciplinary scope, merging organocatalysis, photoredox chemistry, and transition-metal catalysis. His lab’s focus on radical and asymmetric transformations positions them at the forefront of modern organic synthesis, contributing to the development of more sustainable, efficient, and selective chemical reactions. His representative publications in high-impact journals highlight the innovation and applicability of his work. Noteworthy among them is his 2024 Nature Communications article on 1,3-aminoacylation of cyclopropane and multiple entries in Angewandte Chemie International Edition, showcasing significant advancements in chiral aldehyde synthesis, C-H activation, and metal-catalyzed coupling reactions.

🏆Accolades and Recognition 

Guangfan Zheng’s achievements have earned him significant national and international recognition. He was featured in the Organic Chemistry Frontiers Emerging Investigator Series (2022–2023) and was recognized by Chemistry – A European Journal in their Young Chemists edition in 2022. His early research excellence was acknowledged with the Excellent Doctoral Dissertation Award in Jilin Province in 2017. Zheng also received the Special Support Award from the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (pre-station) in 2019, a testament to the impact and promise of his postdoctoral work. Moreover, his tenure at Shaanxi Normal University was distinguished by the Outstanding Achievement Award (Special Class) in Science and Technology Research in 2022.

🌍 Impact and Influence 

Community Impact

As an Associate Professor at Northeast Normal University, Guangfan Zheng plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of chemists. Through both his teaching and mentorship, he has fostered a rigorous academic environment that encourages innovation and excellence. His publications serve as valuable resources for fellow researchers, influencing the direction of contemporary research in radical chemistry and asymmetric catalysis. Zheng’s research not only pushes scientific boundaries but also holds practical implications for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science, as it facilitates the development of structurally complex and functional molecules through sustainable methods.

🔮Legacy and Future Contributions 

Guangfan Zheng’s career trajectory and research output suggest a scientist deeply committed to advancing the field of organic chemistry. With a growing body of impactful publications and a rapidly expanding research group, his legacy is already taking shape. His efforts in catalyst design, photoinduced transformations, and green synthetic methodologies are likely to lead to new paradigms in chemical synthesis. Looking ahead, Zheng is poised to lead collaborative efforts across disciplines and borders, potentially impacting industrial applications and environmental sustainability through chemistry. His dedication to fundamental discovery, combined with a focus on real-world applications, ensures that his contributions will remain influential in years to come.

 

Conclusion

In summary, Guangfan Zheng is a rising star in the field of organic chemistry whose early academic rigor, strategic professional experience, and innovative research have earned him national and international accolades. As an Associate Professor at the College of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, China, his work bridges the gap between fundamental science and practical applications. His focus on NHC catalysis, visible-light-mediated transformations, and asymmetric catalysis is both timely and transformative. With a clear vision for sustainable and efficient chemical synthesis, Zheng continues to inspire through his scientific contributions, mentorship, and leadership.

📚Publications

Visible light-mediated 1,3-acylative chlorination of cyclopropanes employing benzoyl chloride as bifunctional reagents in NHC catalysis

Authors: M., Li, Mingrui, X., Song, Xiao, X., Lu, Xueyun, … G., Zheng, Guangfan, Q., Zhang, Qian

Journals: Science China Chemistry

Visible light-mediated organocatalyzed 1,3-aminoacylation of cyclopropane employing N-benzoyl saccharin as bifunctional reagent

Authors: M., Li, Mingrui, Y., Wu, Yingtao, X., Song, Xiao, … G., Zheng, Guangfan, Q., Zhang, Qian

Journals: Nature Communications

Synthesis of axially chiral thiourea by NHC-catalyzed desymmetrizative amidation

Authors: Y., Wu, Yingtao, X., Guan, Xin, K., Jiao, Kehan, … G., Zheng, Guangfan, Q., Zhang, Qian

Journals: Green Chemistry