Ivan Marović | Strategic Decision-Making | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Ivan Marović | Strategic Decision-Making | Best Researcher Award 

Professor at University of Rijeka | Croatia 

Prof. Ivan Marović is a Professor at the University of Rijeka, Faculty of Civil Engineering, with over two decades of academic experience progressing from research assistant to full professorship. His research focuses on Project Management in civil engineering, emphasizing management information systems, multi-criteria decision analysis, and soft computing methods. He has led and contributed to numerous research projects addressing sustainable management of urban areas, adaptation of coastal structures to climate change, and performance management of construction projects using artificial intelligence and soft computing approaches. His work has resulted in 458 citations across 404 documents, with an h-index of 13. Marović has received multiple awards for his scientific contributions, including recognition for the best doctoral thesis in civil engineering, honors from the Croatian Academy of Technical Sciences, and a Global Peer Review Award for top-ranked reviewers in environmental and cross-field research. He has also been acknowledged for innovation and knowledge transfer with national awards and a silver medal at an international innovation exhibition. He has actively collaborated with leading universities and research institutions in Croatia and internationally, contributing to both academia and industry. Marović has published extensively in indexed journals, authored book chapters, and served as guest editor for special issues in reputable journals, while also participating in the scientific committees of numerous international conferences. An accomplished educator, he has mentored over 45 bachelor and master’s theses and supervised one doctoral thesis, earning multiple teaching awards. He is an active member of professional associations in construction management and operational research, promoting interdisciplinary research, industry collaboration, and sustainable practices in civil engineering.

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Featured Publications : 

Ružić, I., Marović, I., Benac, Č., & Ilić, S. (2014). Coastal cliff geometry derived from structure-from-motion photogrammetry at Stara Baška, Krk Island, Croatia. Geo-Marine Letters, 34(6), 555–565.

Marović, I., Perić, M., & Hanák, T. (2021). A multi-criteria decision support concept for selecting the optimal contractor. Applied Sciences, 11(4), 1660.

Jajac, N., Knezic, S., & Marović, I. (2009). Decision support system to urban infrastructure maintenance management. Organization, Technology & Management in Construction: An International Journal.

Marović, I., Androjić, I., Jajac, N., & Hanák, T. (2018). Urban road infrastructure maintenance planning with application of neural networks. Complexity, 2018(1), 5160417.

Hanák, T., Marović, I., & Aigel, P. (2015). Perception of residential environment in cities: A comparative study. Procedia Engineering, 117, 495–501.

Mr. Al-Amin Al-Amin | Strategic Planning | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Al-Amin Al-Amin | Strategic Planning | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Al-Amin Al-Amin, Murdoch University, Australia

Al-Amin is a dynamic and driven PhD candidate at the Discipline of Energy and Engineering, Murdoch University, Australia. With over eight years of robust experience in research and academia, he specializes in electrical power systems, particularly focusing on the integration of electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies. Known for his commitment to education and innovation, Al-Amin has served in multiple teaching and research roles both in Australia and Bangladesh, establishing himself as a knowledgeable and effective educator and researcher in sustainable energy systems.

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🎓 Education

Al-Amin is currently pursuing his PhD at Murdoch University, where his research focuses on reactive and active power management with large-scale electric vehicle integration to improve power system stability. He holds a Master of Science in Renewable Energy Technology (CGPA: 3.91/4.00) from the University of Dhaka and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (CGPA: 3.89/4.00) from United International University, Bangladesh. His academic journey is further enriched by training in biomass technology and solid academic performance in secondary and higher secondary education.

🏫 Experience

Al-Amin has built an impressive academic portfolio with teaching roles in five institutions across two countries. Currently, he is a lecturer at South Metropolitan TAFE and a casual academic at Murdoch University. Previously, he served as a lecturer at City University and Metropolitan University in Bangladesh and as a course instructor at United International University. His teaching spans a wide range of topics, including power systems, renewable energy, and electronics, often combining theoretical instruction with hands-on lab supervision and student mentoring.

🔬 Research Interests

Al-Amin’s research interests lie at the intersection of electric power systems, electric vehicle integration, renewable energy modeling, and smart grid applications. He has a strong passion for addressing energy challenges through advanced simulation tools like MATLAB/SIMULINK, DigSilent, HOMER, RETScreen, and SAM. His focus on grid stability and green energy aligns closely with global sustainability goals, making his work both timely and impactful.

🏆 Awards

🎓 Al-Amin has been honored with the International Tuition Fee Scholarship from Murdoch University. He also won the Future Leaders Program (FLP), Season 03 (2015), organized by Channel-i Bangladesh and Future Leaders Ltd, UK. His undergraduate performance earned him the prestigious magna cum laude distinction and a 100% tuition fee scholarship, reflecting his consistent academic excellence.

đź“š Publication Top Notes

Grid Integration of EV: A Review on Stakeholder’s Objectives, Challenges, and Strategic Implications, e-Prime – Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy,

Agrivoltaics System for Sustainable Agriculture and Green Energy in Bangladesh, Applied Energy,

Design of a Solar PV based Hybrid AC Mini Grid System with Load Dispatch Centre for an Off-grid Area of Bangladesh, International Journal of Innovative Research in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation and Control Engineering,

An Efficient and Feasible Solar Irrigation System Including AC Mini-Grid Designed for Bangladeshi Agriculture, International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research.

A Study on the Present Scenario of Solar Irrigation in Bangladesh, International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research,

Champika Liyanage | Strategy Implementation | Best Paper Award-3709

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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. đź’ˇ

🧑‍🔬 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. đź“š

🧑‍🏫 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. 🧾

đź“š Publications Top Notes

Perceived Preparedness and Mental Health in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in the UK Population

What Makes University-Enterprise Collaborations Successful? An Integrative Review

Review and Prospects of Phytoremediation: Harnessing Biofuel-Producing Plants for Environmental Remediation

Fairness in Higher Education Research and Innovation Funding in the UK

Fairness in Higher Education Research and Innovation Funding in the UK

Strength Properties of Recycled Waste Plastic and Quarry Dust as Substitute to Coarse Aggregates: an Experimental Methodology

Exploring the Plastic Collection and Recycling Trends in Sri Lanka

Towards an Inclusive Disaster Education: The State of Online Disaster Education from the Learner’s Perspective

A matrix for the qualitative evaluation of nursing tasks

A Study into the Role of International Collaborations in Higher Education to Enhance Research Capacity for Disaster Resilience