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

Champika Liyanage | Strategy Implementation | Best Paper Award-3709

Prof. Champika Liyanage | Strategy Implementation | Best Paper Award

Prof. Champika Liyanage, University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom

Dr. Champika Liyanage is a highly accomplished academic and research leader in the field of Facilities and Construction Management. She currently serves as a Reader at the School of Engineering, University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), UK. With over two decades of experience in academia, international research, and project leadership, she has significantly advanced knowledge in public-private partnerships, disaster resilience, and sustainable infrastructure. She is a Co-Director of the Centre for Energy, Sustainable Development and Resilience (CESDR) and a leading figure in UCLan’s REF submission efforts, exemplifying her academic and institutional leadership. 💡

🧑‍🔬 Profile

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🎓 Education

Dr. Liyanage holds a PhD in Facilities Management from Glasgow Caledonian University (2006). She earned her B.Sc. (Hons) in Quantity Surveying from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka in 2001, graduating with First Class Honours. To further enhance her teaching and supervisory capabilities, she has completed postgraduate certificates in Learning & Teaching (2012), Research Supervision (2013), and Teaching, Learning & Assessment (2008), all in UK-based institutions. 📚

🧑‍🏫 Professional Experience

Since joining UCLan in 2008, Dr. Liyanage has progressed from Lecturer to Reader. She has served as Senior Lecturer (2011–2015) and Reader (2015–present), and currently oversees multiple academic programs and research activities. Her leadership roles include Chairing the School’s Athena Swan SAT team, acting as REF Lead (UoA13), and Research Degrees Tutor. She has also coordinated dissertations and ethics reviews, showing her holistic engagement with academic development. 🏛️

🔬 Research Interests

Her research encompasses facilities and infrastructure management, public-private partnerships (PPPs), performance measurement, post-disaster reconstruction, and urban resilience. She has special interest in sustainability, zero-carbon targets, and improving disaster resilience through higher education. Her interdisciplinary approach brings together engineering, public policy, and social development frameworks. 🌍

🏆 Awards and Grants

Dr. Liyanage has been the recipient or co-lead of over £1 million in external research funding from prestigious bodies such as Horizon 2020, FP7, and ERASMUS+. Her collaborative projects—like REGARD, CABARET, ASCENT, and BENEFIT—span Europe and Asia, involving institutions in Sri Lanka, Sweden, Estonia, and more. These awards have supported innovation in infrastructure resilience, disaster education, energy trading, and societal reconstruction post-displacement. 🧾

📚 Publications Top Notes