mishelle doorasamy | Sustainability Strategies | Best Researcher Award

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

Fatemeh Pourhossein Alamdari | Circular economy | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Fatemeh Pourhossein Alamdari – Circular economy – Best Researcher Award

Coventry university  | United Kingdom

Author Profile 

Early Academic Pursuits 🎓

Education and Training

Her journey into the field of bioengineering and biotechnology began with a strong foundation in chemical engineering and biotechnology. She earned her Ph.D. in chemical engineering-biotechnology from Tarbiat Modares University (TMU), Iran, in 2020. Her doctoral research focused on metal recovery from LED waste, which won her accolades for its innovative approach and significant contributions to the field. During her Ph.D., she secured funding from various grants, enabling her to conduct research at Università Politechnica delle Marche, Italy, where she gained insights into sustainable metal bio-recycling..

 Professional Endeavors 💼

Academic Positions

Upon completing her Ph.D., she held post-doctoral research positions at TMU from 2020 to 2023. During this period, she led several impactful projects on e-waste bioleaching. In 2023, she joined Coventry University’s Centre for Health and Life Science as a Research Fellow in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. Her role involves supervising M.Sc. and Ph.D. projects focused on optimizing metal bio-extraction from discarded electronics, reflecting her commitment to advancing sustainable waste management solutions

Contributions and Research Focus on Circular economy 📚

  • she has made significant contributions to the field of bioengineering and biotechnology, particularly in metals bioleaching from e-waste. Her expertise spans microbiology, biotechnology, chemistry, and biochemistry. She has been involved in numerous research projects, some of which include:
    1. Bioleaching of heavy and precious metals from LED lamps waste (2018): This Ph.D. research project was funded by INSF and BDCI.
    2. Rapid and selective bio-dissolution of gold from printed circuit boards waste (2022): A post-doctoral research project funded by INSF.
    3. Evaluation of bio-dissolution mechanism of REEs (Nd and Pr) from LED waste (2023): A Master’s project.
    4. Biological leaching of valuable metals from electronic waste using biochar (2018): A Master’s project.
    5. Bacterial leaching of zinc and manganese from spent button cells (2017): A Master’s project.
    6. Bioleaching of indium from Cell Phones Touchscreens (2016): A Master’s project.

    Currently, she is working on two major projects:

    1. Extraction of heavy metals from incinerated bottom ash by bioleaching process (EBNET).
    2. Bioleaching of cobalt, nickel, cerium, and lanthanum from the cathode of spent nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries (Ni-MH).

Accolades and Recognition 🏆

Her work has earned her significant recognition in the scientific community. She has published numerous articles in high-impact journals, with a citation index of 470 and an h-index of 11. Some of her notable publications include:

  1. Investigating the acidophilic microbial community’s adaptation for enhancement indium bioleaching from high pulp density shredded discarded LCD panels (2024).
  2. Improvement of gold bioleaching extraction from waste telecommunication printed circuit boards using biogenic thiosulfate by Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans (2023).
  3. Bioleaching of indium from spent light-emitting diode monitors and selective recovery followed by solvent extraction (2023).
  4. A novel rapid and selective microbially thiosulfate bioleaching of precious metals from discarded telecommunication printed circuited boards (TPCBs) (2022).
  5. Innovative bio-acid leaching method for high recovery of critical metals from end-of-life light emitting diodes (2022).

 Impact and Influence 🌍

Community Impact

Her research has had a profound impact on the field of bioleaching and e-waste management. Her work on sustainable metal bio-recycling has contributed to the development of environmentally friendly and cost-effective methods for metal recovery. Her research projects have not only advanced scientific knowledge but also provided practical solutions for managing electronic waste, which is a growing environmental concern.

 Legacy and Future Contributions 🔮

    • Her dedication to research and innovation ensures that her contributions will have a lasting impact on the field of bioengineering and biotechnology. Her ongoing projects and future research endeavors aim to further enhance sustainable practices in waste management and resource recovery. As a mentor and supervisor to M.Sc. and Ph.D. students, she is also shaping the next generation of scientists and researchers in this critical field.

Citations

Citations    444

h-index      11

i10-index    11

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