Adel Alshammari | Sustainability Strategies | Best Scholar Award

Prof. Dr. Adel Alshammari | Sustainability Strategies | Best Scholar Award

Professor at University of Hafr Albatin | Saudi Arabia 

Prof. Dr. Adel AlShammari is a distinguished Saudi academic and researcher specializing in Educational Administration, with a focus on higher education leadership, governance, and institutional excellence. He serves as a Professor of Educational Administration at the University of Hafr Al-Batin, where he has also held several senior academic and administrative positions, including Vice-Rector for Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research, Dean of Library Affairs, and Head of the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Hafr Al-Batin University – Educational and Psychological Sciences and the Executive Director of the Saudi Association for Education and Psychology (GESTEN) at the university. According to Google Scholar metrics, he has 22 citations, an h-index of 3, and an i10-index of 0, reflecting his growing impact in academic and professional circles. Prof. Al-Shammari holds advanced academic qualifications in education, including a doctorate in Educational Administration from Yarmouk University in Jordan, a master’s degree in Curriculum Development, and earlier degrees in education and Islamic studies. His career demonstrates a strong blend of academic leadership, administrative expertise, and scholarly contribution. Over the years, he has been actively involved in various university councils and committees, overseeing scientific, academic, and strategic development initiatives, as well as institutional accreditation processes. Recognized as a peer reviewer for several leading Saudi and regional universities, Prof. Al-Shammari continues to contribute to the academic community through his editorial work, scholarly research, and leadership roles. His commitment to advancing education and promoting institutional excellence underscores his influence as a key figure in the field of educational administration in Saudi Arabia.

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Featured Publications : 

Alshammari, A. (2017). The university administration challenges in emerging Saudi universities and ways of confrontation it. Journal of the College of Education in Educational Sciences, 41(2), 61–117.

Alshammari, A. (2024). Strategic planning and institutional excellence in educational institutions: Reality, correlation, and impact. Management Research and Practice, 16(2), 16.

Alshammari, A. (2018). Reality of Saudi universities governance and their role in achieving the Kingdom Vision 2030. Journal of Educational Sciences, 30(3), 369–397.

Alharbi, A. M., Alshammari, A. A., & Naqvi, H. A. (2022). The gap between the perceptions and expectations of quality of services delivered to the participants at the scientific conferences using the University of Hafr Al-Batin as a model. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 909489.

Alshammari, A. A., & Alshammari, N. H. M. (2024). Job burnout among female teachers in Saudi primary schools. MIER Journal of Educational Studies, Trends and Practices, 383–409.

Adil Zareef Khan | Sustainable Development | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Adil Zareef Khan | Sustainable Development | Best Researcher Award 

Mr. Adil Zareef Khan | Chung Yuan Christian university | Taiwan

Mr. Adil Zareef Khan is a motivated and research-oriented professional currently pursuing a PhD in International Trade and Economics at Chung Yuan Christian University in Taiwan. With a strong academic foundation in commerce and project management, he has developed expertise in areas such as risk management, financial management, procurement, human resource management, quality management, and supply chain decision-making. His research interests lie at the intersection of leadership, project innovativeness, organizational behavior, and international trade policies, with several publications focusing on spiritual, ethical, servant, and inclusive leadership and their influence on project success, creativity, and team cohesion. In addition, he has contributed research examining the global impact of trade policies, including tariff dynamics. Alongside his academic journey, he has worked as a research assistant in the field of international trade and economics, gaining experience in research coordination, data handling, and scholarly writing. His professional career also includes serving as a law officer, where he dealt with legal suits, advised decision-makers, and managed human resources, as well as teaching as a visiting lecturer at the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. He has participated in international research conferences and has been recognized with scholarships and research assistantships for academic excellence. Beyond his academic and professional roles, he has honed skills in office administration, project coordination, document management, business communication, and legal and compliance insight, supported by certifications in project management and human resources from international institutions.

Featured Publications : 

Khan, A. Z., & Lee, C. W. (2025). The impact of Trump’s tariff policies on global trade dynamics: A case study of major US trade partners. International Journal of Business and Economic Affairs, 10(1), 62–71.

Lee, C. W., & Khan, A. Z. (2024). Ethical leadership and servant leadership on team creativity: Task interdependencies as a moderating role. International Journal of Business and Economic Affairs, 9(3), 69–80.

Khan, A. Z., & Lee, C. W. (2025). Exploring leadership’s role in sustainable development: The moderating impact of community involvement in SMEs across Pakistan, India, and Taiwan. Sustainability, 17(16), 7384.

Lee, C. W., Khan, A. Z., & Liu, P. T. (2025). CSR and job satisfaction in Pakistan’s construction sector: The roles of organizational commitment and perceived support. Human Resources Management and Services, 7(2), 4446–4446.

Javed, A., Ibrahim, M. Y., Ngah, A. H., Zafar, M. J., Hammad, M., Khan, A. Z., & Mir, F. (2025). Impact of inclusive leadership on project success—with mediating role of organizational commitment and top management support as moderator: A systematic literature review. Multidisciplinary Reviews, 8(8), 2025250–2025250.