Linda Weintraub | Sustainability Strategies | Innovation and Strategy Trailblazer Award

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Ms. Linda Weintraub | Sustainability Strategies | Innovation and Strategy Trailblazer Award 

Linda Weintraub | Hartford University | United States 

Ms. Linda Weintraub is an influential author, curator, artist, educator, and homesteader whose work bridges contemporary art, ecology, and environmental ethics. With academic training in fine arts from Rutgers University, she has spent decades shaping the discourse around eco-art and sustainable creative practices. Her teaching career spans several distinguished institutions, where she inspired generations of artists through an environmentally conscious and interdisciplinary approach to art education. She has lectured and held academic appointments at colleges and universities across the United States, nurturing an understanding of art as a catalyst for ecological awareness and cultural transformation. Weintraub’s leadership in museum and curatorial practice has been equally significant. As director and curator at leading art centers and institutes, she organized numerous exhibitions that explored the intersection of art, nature, and sustainability. Her curatorial vision often foregrounds the material, ethical, and philosophical dimensions of artistic practice, inviting audiences to reflect on their relationship with the natural world. Through her exhibitions, she has elevated eco-art from a marginal concern to a central theme in contemporary artistic discourse. With a scholarly record of 10 publications, 98 citations across 96 documents, and an h-index of 2, Linda Weintraub’s contributions resonate across disciplines. Her lifelong commitment to integrating art with environmental consciousness has established her as a pioneering voice in contemporary eco-art, education, and curatorial practice—demonstrating that art, at its most transformative, is a dialogue with life itself. Beyond writing and curation, Weintraub is an active artist whose installations and participatory works embody her philosophy of ecological interdependence. Her art engages themes of consumption, decay, regeneration, and multispecies relationships, offering audiences immersive experiences that challenge conventional boundaries between human and non-human life. Through exhibitions and public lectures, she continues to inspire critical thought and creative action toward a more sustainable future.

Profile : Scopus

Featured Publications :

Weintraub, L. (1996). Art on the edge and over: Searching for art’s meaning in contemporary society (with A. Danto & T. McEvilley). Art Insights.

Weintraub, L. (2003). In the making: Creative options for contemporary art. D.A.P. / Thames & Hudson.

Weintraub, L. (2012). To life! Eco art in pursuit of a sustainable planet. University of California Press.

Weintraub, L. (2019). What’s next? Eco materialism & contemporary art. Intellect Books / University of Chicago Press.

Weintraub, L. (2024). Beyond death: Reflections on the afterlife. Center for Sustainable Practice in the Arts.

Adil Zareef Khan | Sustainable Development | Best Researcher Award

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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.

Profiles : Google Scholar | Staff Page
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.