Hossein Mirzaeen | Strategic Planning | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Hossein Mirzaeen | Strategic Planning | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Hossein Mirzaee, University of Saskatchewan, Canada

Dr. Hossein Mirzaee is a passionate researcher in the field of operations management, with expertise spanning green supply chain optimization, uncertainty modeling, and game theory applications. He holds a PhD in Operations Management from the University of Saskatchewan, where his work has been recognized for advancing sustainability in supply chain systems. With a strong academic foundation and professional experience both in academia and industry, Hossein brings a rare combination of analytical rigor, programming expertise, and real-world insight to his work. 🌍📈

👤 Profile

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🎓 Education

Dr. Mirzaee earned his PhD in Operations Management from the University of Saskatchewan (2019–2023), where he focused on green supply chain management, uncertainty control, and game theory-based models. Prior to that, he completed an MSc in Industrial Engineering at Kharazmi University (2015–2017), with research on optimization and metaheuristics. His academic journey began with a BSc in Industrial Engineering from Razi University (2011–2015), where he delved into project management and operations research.

💼 Experience

Dr. Mirzaee has diverse academic and industry experience. As a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Saskatchewan, he implemented exact and metaheuristic algorithms in Python and GAMS to optimize green supply chains. He applied game-theoretical models using NashPy to reduce carbon emissions and handle regulatory conflicts. His teaching roles include sessional lecturer and co-instructor in operations and statistics, where he led tutorials and designed assessments. Outside academia, he served as Operations Manager at Europcar Iran and worked at the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company, contributing to equipment maintenance planning.

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Mirzaee’s research interests lie at the intersection of green supply chain management, optimization, and game theory. He explores uncertainty modeling through stochastic, fuzzy, and robust optimization techniques. His recent studies address challenges like carbon cap-and-trade, supply chain disruption during pandemics, and sustainable decision-making models. He is also intrigued by approximation algorithms and metaheuristics in large-scale supply chain systems.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Dr. Mirzaee was entrusted with leadership as President of the Iranian Students’ Council at the University of Saskatchewan (2020–2021), where he organized cultural and academic events. As a respected peer reviewer for journals like Computers & Industrial Engineering and Maritime Policy & Management, he has been acknowledged for his constructive insights and contributions to academic quality enhancement.

📚 Publication Top Notes

 A preemptive fuzzy goal programming model for generalized supplier selection and order allocation with incremental discount. Computers & Industrial Engineering,

A robust optimization model for green supplier selection and order allocation in a closed-loop supply chain considering cap-and-trade mechanism.

 A three-player game theory model for carbon cap-and-trade mechanism with stochastic parameters. 

Resilient green supply chain design to mitigate the ripple effect: A two-stage stochastic optimization model (To be submitted)

Sustainable Entrepreneurship: A Systematic Review and Call for Pivoting toward SDGs

An evolutionary game theory model to solve the conflicts between cap-and-tradeIn preparation

Demissie Hankebo | Strategic Planning | Academic Leadership in Business Strategy Award

Dr. Demissie Hankebo | Strategic Planning | Academic Leadership in Business Strategy Award

Dr. Demissie Hankebo,  Instructor and researcher, Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia

Dr. Demissie Dalelo Hankebo is an accomplished Ethiopian academic and higher education leader with over two decades of experience in teaching, strategic planning, and institutional quality assurance. 🎓 Currently serving as the Director of Institutional Quality Assurance at Woliata Sodo University, he has played a key role in advancing educational leadership in Ethiopia. Known for his visionary thinking, strategic insight, and commitment to faculty development, Dr. Hankebo has significantly contributed to academic planning, research development, and institutional governance. 🇪🇹

🧑‍💼 Profile

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🎓 Education

Dr. Hankebo holds a PhD in Education Management from the University of South Africa, a Master’s degree in Human Resource and Organizational Development, and a BA in Educational Planning and Management—all from Addis Ababa University. 📘 His academic journey began in Wonji and continued with a strong focus on organizational efficiency and institutional reform. He also earned a Diploma in Educational Planning and has completed numerous training programs in leadership, civic education, and teacher development. 📚

👨‍🏫 Experience

With over 10 years of primary teaching and 4 years as a school principal, Dr. Hankebo transitioned to higher education, where he has taught for more than 20 years at Woliata Sodo University. 🏫 He has been instrumental in delivering undergraduate and postgraduate education, supervising research, and mentoring faculty. As a seasoned academic, he has led university-wide induction training, chaired strategic committees, and co-developed the university’s recent strategic plan. He also serves on national panels for curriculum review and research evaluation. 🔍

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Hankebo’s research interests lie in education management, institutional development, teacher training, and strategic leadership in academia. 🧠 He focuses on improving learning outcomes through quality assurance, civic engagement, and performance-based evaluation systems. His involvement in the Higher Education Strategic Center (HESC) reflects his commitment to national reform and policy innovation in education. 📈

🏅 Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Hankebo has received various certifications and commendations for his service in leadership training, conflict resolution, cooperative learning, and civic education. 🥇 His leadership in preparing the institutional strategic plan and conducting academic staff induction for over a decade has earned him respect across regional academic communities.

📚 Publication Top Notes

Hankebo, D. D. (2022). Strategic Educational Planning in the Context of Developing Nations, Ethiopian Journal of Educational Management. Cited by 9 articles.

Hankebo, D. D. (2021). Institutional Quality Assurance and Faculty Development, African Higher Education Review. Cited by 12 articles.

Hankebo, D. D. (2020). Civic Education and Leadership in Ethiopian Schools, International Journal of Education and Development. Cited by 15 articles.