Dr. Gohar Isakhayan – Business strategies for climate smart agriculture – Best Scholar Award
Stanford University | United States
Profile
📍Current Position
Dr. Gohar Isakhanyan is currently a Senior Scientist specializing in the socio-economic impact of AI, digitalization, and robotics. Since 2023, she has been actively involved in: Setting up research projects and knowledge agendas. Managing and mentoring teams, including supervising Ph.D. and Master’s students. Acquiring large-scale projects such as Top Sectors SMP – PPS, KB, EU Horizon, and Digital Europe. Publishing scientific papers and writing policy advisory reports. Leading themes such as innovative business models, stakeholder analysis, and behavioral change.
📝Publication Achievements
Dr. Gohar Isakhanyan has an impressive list of peer-reviewed publications. Her works contribute significantly to: AI Robotics and IoT applications in sustainability. Socioeconomic impacts of digitalization. Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and the European Green Deal.
🔍Ongoing Research
Currently, Dr. Isakhanyan is exploring: The Socioeconomic Impact of Digitalization: Investigating AI adoption and its transformative effects. Innovative Business Models in the Big Data Economy: Understanding digital value chains. Behavioral Change and Stakeholder Analysis: Analyzing human adaptability to emerging technologies.
🔬 Research Interests
Dr. Gohar Isakhanyan’s core interests include: AI, Robotics, and Digitalization in sustainability. User acceptance and data sharing in IoT ecosystems. Sustainable Business Models and their impact on socio-economic systems. Behavioral sciences, focusing on stakeholder interactions and scenario analysis.
🎓Academic Background
- Ph.D. in Management Studies
- Institution: Wageningen University, The Netherlands.
- Dissertation: Inter-organizational Collaboration in Bio-Based Business: Sustainability-Oriented Networks.
- Completion: June 15, 2016.
- MSc in Management, Marketing, and Consumer Studies
- Institution: Wageningen University.
- Research Focus: Institutional design and stakeholder analysis of agroparks.
- BSc + MSc in Management and Economics (Cum Laude)
- Institution: Armenian State University of Economics.
- Focus: Public governance and economic transitions.
🏆Scholarships and Awards
Dr. Isakhanyan has received multiple scholarships and recognitions for her academic and professional contributions, including opportunities to lead high-impact EU and Dutch projects.
🌐Professional Associations
Active member in EU Horizon and Digital Europe initiatives. Contributor to Journal of Smart Agricultural Technology. Key collaborator in PPP and Top Sectors programs.
📚Training & Workshops
Dr. Gohar Isakhanyan continuously enhances her skills through: Strategic Project Management (2024). Professional supervision, R-Studio Training, and Mediatraining (2023). Courses on Social Network Analysis, Atlas.ti, and SPSS as part of her Ph.D.
🎤Oral Presentations and🗣️Thought Leadership
Dr. Isakhanyan has presented her findings at prestigious international conferences on topics such as: AI Robotics for sustainability. Digitalization’s role in achieving the SDGs. Socioeconomic impacts of IoT and behavioral change.
🧑🔬Tasks Completed as a Researcher
Led EU-funded projects during her Ph.D. Designed and managed advanced management courses. Conducted large-scale research on marine park feasibility for the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs. Published high-impact scientific reports and policy recommendations.
🚀Success Factors
Dr. Isakhanyan’s success stems from: Her ability to bridge technology, business, and societal impact. Leadership in multi-disciplinary teams. Expertise in quantitative and qualitative analysis for complex projects.
🧪Publications & Laboratory Experience
Published extensively on AI-driven sustainability solutions. Proficient in advanced tools such as SPSS, R-Studio, and Atlas.ti for research data analysis. Long-term program development for digitalization and robotics at Wageningen Economic Research.
🔍 Conclusion
Dr. Gohar Isakhanyan stands as a visionary researcher and leader in AI, Robotics, and Digitalization. Her academic journey, combined with decades of professional achievements, positions her as a key contributor to sustainable innovation and socio-economic development.