Marzieh Ronaghi | Governance, Environment, IT | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Marzieh Ronaghi | Governance, Environment, IT | Best Researcher Award 

University of virginia, United States

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📚 Early Academic Pursuits

Marzieh Ronaghi began her academic journey in Agricultural Economics, earning her Bachelor’s degree in 2009, followed by a Master of Science degree in 2012. Her passion for the field led her to pursue a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics-Production Management at Ferdowsi University, successfully completed in 2020. Her educational path reflects a consistent commitment to understanding the complex relationship between economics, agriculture, governance, and development.

🏢 Professional Endeavors

Dr. Ronaghi’s professional trajectory showcases an impressive blend of research, teaching, and applied consulting. She served as a postdoctoral researcher at Michigan State University (2022–2024) focusing on governance and local government. She was a researcher at the University of Kentucky (2017–2020) and contributed to the Kentucky Research Center in 2024. Currently, she is actively engaged in Local Government Financial Research and Consulting at the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia. In addition to her academic career, she gained private sector experience as a Property Manager at Parisim Company in 2024.

🧪 Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Ronaghi's research primarily focuses on agricultural governance, local government finance, production management, and environmental economics. Her dedication is evident through her numerous projects, notably her 2025 collaboration with Eric Scorsone on the validity and reliability of financial indices for local governments in Virginia. Her work bridges the gap between academic theory and real-world policy application, particularly in the realm of financial health assessment for local governments.

🌎 Impact and Influence

Marzieh’s scholarly contributions have influenced both academic circles and governmental practices. Through her research, she has helped policymakers better understand how financial indices can be crafted to reflect local governance realities. Her interdisciplinary work integrating economics, public policy, and governance has established her as a rising figure in agricultural and public sector economics.

📖 Research Publications and Academic Cites

Dr. Ronaghi is also an accomplished author. She has published multiple books including:

  • "GREENHOUSE GAS" (2020), co-authored with Michael Reed and Sayed Saghaian.

  • "Agricultural Governance" (2020), alongside Mohammad-Hossein Ronaghi and Mohammadreza Kohansal.

  • "Governance" (2023).

These works have contributed to the discourse on sustainable agricultural practices, environmental policy, and governance structures. Her publications are increasingly cited in both academic research and applied governmental studies, reflecting her growing influence.

💻 Technical Skills

Marzieh possesses strong technical proficiencies essential for modern economic analysis. She has hands-on experience with statistical analysis, mathematical programming, and econometrics, using tools such as Stata, Excel, PSL, GAMS, R, Eviews, and Power BI. Additionally, she has a background in computer programming, with skills in C++, Matlab, and R on Windows platforms, reinforcing her ability to engage in high-level data analysis and modeling.

👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience

Teaching has been a cornerstone of Dr. Ronaghi's career. Her experience spans several prestigious institutions:

  • Fars Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Training Center (Farm Management, Natural Resources and Environment, 2019–2021)

  • Department of Business Management, Neyshabur Branch (Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, 2015–2017)

  • Department of Economics, Zand University (Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, 2014–2017)

  • Shiraz University (Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, 2013)

  • Agriculture Organization (Farm Management, Rural Economy, Rural Cooperative, 2019–2021)

With over a decade of combined research and teaching experience, Dr. Ronaghi has impacted hundreds of students and researchers, nurturing the next generation of agricultural economists.

🌟 Legacy and Future Contributions

Looking ahead, Dr. Marzieh Ronaghi aims to continue bridging the worlds of academic research, public governance, and economic consulting. Her ongoing projects at the University of Virginia promise to deliver new insights into local government financial health. By combining a strong academic foundation with real-world consulting and teaching experience, she is poised to leave a lasting legacy in agricultural economics, public sector governance, and economic development initiatives worldwide.

 Notable Publications

  • Publication: The Impact of Governance and Economic Factors on Biocracy in the Committed Countries in COP28

  • Authors: Marzieh Ronaghi; Eric Scorsone

  • Journal: Sustainable Social Development

  • Year: 2025

  • Publication: How Does the Use of Artificial Intelligence Affect Sustainability Rating in Middle Eastern Universities?

  • Authors: Mohammad Hossein Ronaghi; Marzieh Ronaghi

  • Journal: Asian Education and Development Studies

  • Year: 2025

  • Publication: Investigating the Effect of Cultural Factors (Religious Orientation) on Social Indifference and Critical Thinking in Educational Institutions

  • Authors: Marzieh Ronaghi

  • Journal: (Journal name not specified)

  • Year: 2024

  • Publication: The Impact of Individual, Scientific and Organizational Factors on the Adoption of AR in University Education

  • Authors: Marzieh Ronaghi; M.H. Ronaghi; E. Boskabadi

  • Journal: (Journal name not specified)

  • Year: 2024

  • Publication: The Impact of Governance and Economic Factors on Biocracy in the Committed Countries in COP28 (Preprint)

  • Authors: Marzieh Ronaghi

  • Journal: Preprint (Research Square)

  • Year: 2024

Mr. James Adolphus | Environmental Policy | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. James Adolphus | Environmental Policy | Best Researcher Award

Lapin Yliopisto, Finland.

Adolphus James is a Junior Researcher at LUT Business School, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT), Finland. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Business and Economics, focusing on institutional quality, sustainable development, inequality, and innovation. His work involves advanced econometric techniques and contributes to global research on sustainable transitions and institutional dynamics.

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🎓 Education

Adolphus is working towards a PhD in Business and Economics at LUT, with a research focus on Institutional Quality, Sustainable Development, and Innovation. His academic journey is centered on understanding the intersections of institutional dynamics and economic progress, particularly in the context of environmental sustainability and inequality.

💼 Experience

Currently, Adolphus serves as a Junior Researcher at the LUT Business School within the Strategy and Accounting Group. His research addresses the role of institutional quality in clean energy investments, environmental degradation, and sustainable development, using advanced econometric methods such as MMQR and PGLS. He actively contributes to international studies on sustainable transitions, focusing on the institutional dynamics that shape them.

🔬 Research Interests

Adolphus' research interests encompass:

Institutional Economics and Development

Sustainable Energy and Environmental Economics

Inequality and Social Welfare Measurement

Quantile Regression and Panel Data Econometrics

These areas guide his ongoing work in understanding how institutional quality influences economic development, with a special focus on clean energy investments and environmental degradation.

📚 Publication

James, A. (2025). The Effect of Institutions on Clean Energy Investments and Environmental Degradation across Income Groups: Evidence Based on the Method of Moments Quantile Estimation. To be published in: Energy.

 

 

 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ruiming Fang | Photocatalysis | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ruiming Fang | Photocatalysis | Best Researcher Award

Anhui University of Technology, China.

Fang Ruiming is an Associate Professor at the School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Anhui University of Technology. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. jointly trained by Chongqing University and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, his work centers on CO2 valorization and photocatalytic processes for hydrogen production. With over 400 citations across 20 publications in prestigious journals, including Journal of Materials Chemistry A and Energy and Fuel, he has garnered recognition through awards like the National Scholarship for Graduate Students in High-level University Construction and the Outstanding Graduate Student Honor from Chongqing University.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Ruiming Fang is currently pursuing his Ph.D. as a joint candidate between Chongqing University, China, and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, specializing in energy and environmental engineering. This collaborative training program enables him to merge cutting-edge research approaches from two prestigious institutions. Prior to his Ph.D., he earned both his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Energy and Environmental Engineering, laying a strong foundation in sustainable energy technologies, environmental processes, and advanced material applications. His academic journey reflects a commitment to tackling global energy and environmental challenges through innovative research and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Experience 💼

Dr. Ruiming Fang serves as an Associate Professor at the School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, where he contributes to advancing sustainable energy solutions. As a Guest Editor for the Special Issue "Impacts of Combustion and Thermo-Chemistry", he actively collaborates with the global research community to address pressing issues in energy transformation and carbon reduction technologies.

With a focus on CO2 valorization, photocatalysis, and hydrogen production mechanisms, Dr. Fang's research explores innovative pathways to sustainable energy generation. His work on catalytic systems and reaction mechanisms has provided groundbreaking insights into renewable energy processes, enhancing both academic and industrial applications.

Research Interests 🔬

CO2 Valorization

Innovative solutions to convert CO2 into valuable products

Photocatalysis

Mechanisms and material development for hydrogen production

Sustainable Energy Systems

Advanced catalytic systems such as borane-ammonia complexes

Awards 🏆

National Scholarship for Graduate Students in High-level University Construction
Outstanding Graduate Student Honor, Chongqing University

Selected Publications 📚

"Constructing and strengthening the 'Electron Bridge' of BMO/CPP to enhance photothermal synergistic catalytic CO2 reduction"
Wu, X., Guo, M., Wang, Z., ... He, J., Yang, Z.
Separation and Purification Technology, 2024, 345, 127330.
Cited by: 2 articles.

"Double defects cooperatively mediated BiOClBr-OV for efficient round-the-clock photocatalytic CO2 reduction"
Fang, R., Yang, Z., Wang, Z., ... Ran, J., Godin, R.
Fuel, 2024, 367, 131514.
Cited by: 5 articles.

"g-C3N4@CPP/BiOClBr-OV biomimetic fractal heterojunction synergistically enhance carrier dynamics for boosted CO2 photoreduction activity"
Fang, R., Yang, Z., Guo, M., ... Ran, J., Xue, C.
Applied Surface Science, 2024, 656, 159712.
Cited by: 3 articles.

"Dioxygen atom co-doping g-C3N4 for boosted photoreduction activity of CO2 and mechanistic investigation"
Jiang, Z., Guo, M., Yang, Z., ... Wang, Z., Ran, J.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2024, 12(19), pp. 11591–11601.
Cited by: 3 articles.

"Synergistic mediation of dual donor levels in CNS/BOCB-OV heterojunctions for enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction"
Fang, R., Yang, Z., Sun, J., ... Wang, Z., Xue, C.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2024, 12(6), pp. 3398–3410.
Cited by: 7 articles.

 

 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Marilena De Simone | Sustainability | Business-Science Integration Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Marilena De Simone | Sustainability | Business-Science Integration Excellence Award

University of Calabria, Italy.

Marilena De Simone is an Associate Professor in Building Physics and Energy Systems at the Department of Environmental Engineering, University of Calabria, Italy. With a strong background in environmental and mechanical engineering, she has contributed extensively to research on energy efficiency, sustainable building design, and renewable energy systems. Dr. De Simone is a recognized leader in international collaborations, coordinating initiatives like the IEA EBC Annex projects. She has published over 100 works in prestigious journals and conferences, serves as a reviewer for high-impact journals, and actively participates in editorial boards and scientific committees.

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Education🎓

Marilena De Simone earned her Doctorate in Environmental Engineering from the University of Calabria in 2001, showcasing her strong foundation in sustainable practices and engineering principles. She further advanced her expertise by completing a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at the same institution from 2002 to 2006. Her doctoral studies emphasized innovative approaches in engineering applications, laying the groundwork for her contributions to energy efficiency and building physics.

Professional Experience🏫

Marilena De Simone is an Associate Professor in Building Physics and Energy Systems at the University of Calabria, a role she has held since 2022, following 15 years as an Assistant Professor in the same field (2007–2022). Renowned for her engaging lectures, she teaches courses on Applied Physics and Renewable Energy Systems, equipping future engineers with sustainable energy solutions. Additionally, she has been a key coordinator for prestigious IEA EBC Annex projects, focusing on advancing building energy efficiency through innovative strategies and international collaborations. Her work bridges cutting-edge research with impactful academic mentorship.

Research Interests🔬

Energy Performance of Buildings🏢

Marilena De Simone investigates strategies to evaluate and improve the energy performance of buildings. Her research includes innovative assessment methods, energy audits, and requalification techniques to enhance building efficiency.

Renewable Energy Systems🌞

She focuses on the development and integration of renewable energy systems, emphasizing sustainable solutions for urban contexts. Her work explores solar, wind, and energy storage technologies to meet urban energy demands effectively.

Green Roofs and Materials🌱

Marilena explores energy-efficient solutions through the application of green roofs and advanced materials. Her studies address urban sustainability, reducing energy consumption and enhancing thermal comfort in buildings.

Occupant Behavior in Energy Use🏠

Her research delves into statistical modeling and case studies to understand how occupant behavior impacts energy consumption. These insights inform the design of occupant-centric building systems for better energy management.

Circular Economy in the Built Environment🔄

She champions innovative materials and techniques aligned with the principles of the circular economy. Her focus is on sustainable practices that minimize environmental impact while optimizing resource utilization in the building sector.

Awards and Honors🏆

Qualified for the role of Full Professor (2023)

Editorial Roles: Member of the editorial boards of MDPI's Buildings and other journals

Invited speaker at prominent workshops and conferences, including IAQVEC and EnerStock

Publications Top Notes📚

Circular Economy of Wind Turbines Waste in Constructions and Cities Book Chapter | 2024
Contributors: Marilena De Simone, Daniel-Viorel Ungureanu, Daniele Campagna. Link

Monitoring of Energy Rates of Domestic PV Systems to Evaluate the Influence of Occupants’ Behavior on Environmental and Economic Benefits Buildings | Journal Article | 2024-12-19, Contributors: Marilena De Simone, Antonio Bilotta. Link

Assessment of Probabilistic Models to Estimate the Occupancy State in Office Buildings Using Indoor Parameters and User-Related Variables Energy and Buildings | Journal Article | 2021, Contributors: G. Fajilla, M. Chen Austin, D. Mora, M. De Simone. Link

Intersecting Heuristic Adaptive Strategies, Building Design and Energy Saving Intentions When Facing Discomfort Environment: A Cross-Country Analysis Building and Environment | Journal Article | 2021, Contributors: C.-F. Chen, M. De Simone, S. Yilmaz, X. Xu, Z. Wang, T. Hong, Y. Pan. Link

Effect of Climate Change and Occupant Behaviour on the Environmental Impact of the Heating and Cooling Systems of a Real Apartment: A Parametric Study through Life Cycle Assessment Energies | Journal Article | 2021-12-11
Contributors: Gianmarco Fajilla, Emiliano Borri, Marilena De Simone, Luisa F. Cabeza, Luís Bragança. Link