Amira Berriche | Electricity | Research Excellence Award Published on 16/01/202616/01/2026 by Popular Scientist Ms. Amira Berriche | Electricity | Research Excellence Award Polytech University of Lille | France Ms. Amira Berriche is an Associate Professor in Management Sciences with expertise in consumer behavior, financial decision-making, digital finance, marketing-finance interfaces, and sustainable business practices. Her research focuses on behavioral change models, ethical marketing, ESG adoption, financial inclusion, digital banking, and AI applications in consumer and financial contexts. She leads transdisciplinary projects, supervises doctoral research on CSR, fintech, and sustainable practices, and contributes to international collaborations, conferences, and publications. Her work emphasizes societal impact, innovation, early-career mentoring, and the integration of marketing, finance, and technology for responsible and inclusive financial and consumer strategies. Her research has produced 5 documents with 6 citations and an h-index of 1. Citation Metrics (Scopus) 8 6 4 2 0 Citations 6 Documents 5 h-index 1 š¦ Citations š„ Documents š© h-index View Scopus Profile Featured Publications The weight of silent criteria: ESG score performance and investment attractiveness in sub-Saharan Africa ā Journal of Environmental Management, 2026 Digital Finance Inclusion and Industrial Sustainability: Insights From SubāSaharan Africa ā Journal of Cleaner Production, 2025 Navigating experiential balance: how online banking shapes loyalty and decision-making ā Technological Forecasting & Social Change, 2025 Environmental Capital and Digital Financial Inclusion: Energy Empowerment of Cameroonian SMEs Through Solar Energy, a Lever for Sustainable Performance ā Sustainable Finance, 2024 Digitalisation des services bancaires et risque de changement du rĆ“le du conseiller bancaire en agence ā Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024
Ms. Amira Berriche is an Associate Professor in Management Sciences with expertise in consumer behavior, financial decision-making, digital finance, marketing-finance interfaces, and sustainable business practices. Her research focuses on behavioral change models, ethical marketing, ESG adoption, financial inclusion, digital banking, and AI applications in consumer and financial contexts. She leads transdisciplinary projects, supervises doctoral research on CSR, fintech, and sustainable practices, and contributes to international collaborations, conferences, and publications. Her work emphasizes societal impact, innovation, early-career mentoring, and the integration of marketing, finance, and technology for responsible and inclusive financial and consumer strategies. Her research has produced 5 documents with 6 citations and an h-index of 1. Citation Metrics (Scopus) 8 6 4 2 0 Citations 6 Documents 5 h-index 1 š¦ Citations š„ Documents š© h-index View Scopus Profile Featured Publications The weight of silent criteria: ESG score performance and investment attractiveness in sub-Saharan Africa ā Journal of Environmental Management, 2026 Digital Finance Inclusion and Industrial Sustainability: Insights From SubāSaharan Africa ā Journal of Cleaner Production, 2025 Navigating experiential balance: how online banking shapes loyalty and decision-making ā Technological Forecasting & Social Change, 2025 Environmental Capital and Digital Financial Inclusion: Energy Empowerment of Cameroonian SMEs Through Solar Energy, a Lever for Sustainable Performance ā Sustainable Finance, 2024 Digitalisation des services bancaires et risque de changement du rĆ“le du conseiller bancaire en agence ā Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024
Ms. Amira Berriche is an Associate Professor in Management Sciences with expertise in consumer behavior, financial decision-making, digital finance, marketing-finance interfaces, and sustainable business practices. Her research focuses on behavioral change models, ethical marketing, ESG adoption, financial inclusion, digital banking, and AI applications in consumer and financial contexts. She leads transdisciplinary projects, supervises doctoral research on CSR, fintech, and sustainable practices, and contributes to international collaborations, conferences, and publications. Her work emphasizes societal impact, innovation, early-career mentoring, and the integration of marketing, finance, and technology for responsible and inclusive financial and consumer strategies. Her research has produced 5 documents with 6 citations and an h-index of 1. Citation Metrics (Scopus) 8 6 4 2 0 Citations 6 Documents 5 h-index 1 š¦ Citations š„ Documents š© h-index View Scopus Profile Featured Publications The weight of silent criteria: ESG score performance and investment attractiveness in sub-Saharan Africa ā Journal of Environmental Management, 2026 Digital Finance Inclusion and Industrial Sustainability: Insights From SubāSaharan Africa ā Journal of Cleaner Production, 2025 Navigating experiential balance: how online banking shapes loyalty and decision-making ā Technological Forecasting & Social Change, 2025 Environmental Capital and Digital Financial Inclusion: Energy Empowerment of Cameroonian SMEs Through Solar Energy, a Lever for Sustainable Performance ā Sustainable Finance, 2024 Digitalisation des services bancaires et risque de changement du rĆ“le du conseiller bancaire en agence ā Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024
Nousheen Iqbal | Energy | Women Researcher Award Published on 31/12/202531/12/2025 by Popular Scientist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nousheen Iqbal | Energy | Women Researcher Award Associate Professor | Sichuan University of Science and EngineeringĀ | China Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nousheen Iqbal is an Associate Professor and materials scientist specializing in advanced nanomaterials for energy and environmental applications. Her research focuses on the design and synthesis of carbon nanofibers, two-dimensional materials, metal oxides, and hybrid nanostructures for supercapacitors, metal-ion batteries, gas adsorption, and environmental remediation. She has led and contributed to multiple competitive research projects and published extensively in high-impact international journals, demonstrating strong scholarly influence with over 1,233 citations, an h-index of 18, and an i10-index of 21. Her professional experience encompasses academic teaching, graduate supervision, interdisciplinary collaboration, project leadership, and peer review, with recognized expertise in advanced materials characterization and translational nanomaterials research. Citation Metrics (Google Scholar) 1600 1200 800 400 0 Citations 1233 i10-index 21 h-index 18 š¦ Citations Ā š„ i10-index Ā š© h-index View Google Scholar Profile Ā Ā Ā View Orcid Profile Featured Publications Free-standing, spider-web-like polyamide/carbon nanotube composite nanofibrous membrane impregnated with polyethyleneimine for CO2 capture ā William Andrew Publishing Highly Flexible NiCoāOā/CNTs-Doped Carbon Nanofibers for COā Adsorption and Supercapacitor Electrodes ā Journal of Colloid and Interface Science Superior Photothermal Black TiOā Flexible Films for Efficient Solar Steam Generation ā Applied Materials Today Flexible FeāOā@Carbon Nanofibers for High-Performance Supercapacitor Electrodes ā Scientific Reports Robust and Flexible Carbon Nanofibers for Efficient COā Capture ā Advanced Sustainable Systems
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nousheen Iqbal is an Associate Professor and materials scientist specializing in advanced nanomaterials for energy and environmental applications. Her research focuses on the design and synthesis of carbon nanofibers, two-dimensional materials, metal oxides, and hybrid nanostructures for supercapacitors, metal-ion batteries, gas adsorption, and environmental remediation. She has led and contributed to multiple competitive research projects and published extensively in high-impact international journals, demonstrating strong scholarly influence with over 1,233 citations, an h-index of 18, and an i10-index of 21. Her professional experience encompasses academic teaching, graduate supervision, interdisciplinary collaboration, project leadership, and peer review, with recognized expertise in advanced materials characterization and translational nanomaterials research. Citation Metrics (Google Scholar) 1600 1200 800 400 0 Citations 1233 i10-index 21 h-index 18 š¦ Citations Ā š„ i10-index Ā š© h-index View Google Scholar Profile Ā Ā Ā View Orcid Profile Featured Publications Free-standing, spider-web-like polyamide/carbon nanotube composite nanofibrous membrane impregnated with polyethyleneimine for CO2 capture ā William Andrew Publishing Highly Flexible NiCoāOā/CNTs-Doped Carbon Nanofibers for COā Adsorption and Supercapacitor Electrodes ā Journal of Colloid and Interface Science Superior Photothermal Black TiOā Flexible Films for Efficient Solar Steam Generation ā Applied Materials Today Flexible FeāOā@Carbon Nanofibers for High-Performance Supercapacitor Electrodes ā Scientific Reports Robust and Flexible Carbon Nanofibers for Efficient COā Capture ā Advanced Sustainable Systems
Alla Polyanska | Energy | Research Excellence Award Published on 10/12/202516/12/2025 by Popular Scientist Prof. Dr. Alla Polyanska | Energy | Research Excellence Award Professor | AGH University of Krakow | Poland Prof. Dr. Alla Polyanska focuses on energy systems and smart technologies, with recent research emphasizing sustainable energy transitions and advanced electricity load forecasting. Her work applies a multicriteria approach to assess the effectiveness of energy transition strategies across EU countries, providing insights into policy outcomes and optimization of renewable integration. Additionally, she develops hybrid predictive models combining ARIMA, LSTM, and Random Forest algorithms for intelligent electricity load forecasting, enhancing accuracy in demand prediction and grid management. Her research bridges energy policy evaluation and data-driven modeling, contributing to more efficient, resilient, and sustainable energy systems in Europe. Citation Metrics (Scopus) 500 400 300 200 100 0 Citations 279 Documents 25 h-index 12 View Scopus Profile Featured Publications A Multicriteria Approach to the Study of the Energy Transition Results for EU Countries ā Energies, 2025 Intelligent Electricity Load Forecasting Method Using ARIMAāLSTMāRandom Forest Models ā Inżynieria Mineralna, 2025
Lakshmikanthan P | Energy | Best Researcher Award Published on 06/10/2025 by Popular Scientist Dr. Lakshmikanthan P | Energy | Best Researcher Award Senior Scientist | CSIR Fourth Paradigm Institute | India Dr. Lakshmikanthan P is a Senior Scientist at CSIR-4PI, Bangalore, and Assistant Professor at the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR). His research focuses on greenhouse gas measurement and modelling, climate change assessment, urban health risk analysis, environmental forecasting, solid waste management, sustainability engineering, and ocean modelling. With a strong academic and research background in environmental and civil engineering, he has contributed extensively to advancing sustainable waste management practices and environmental modelling approaches. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and conference papers, addressing critical issues related to municipal solid waste characterization, landfill engineering, leachate management, and waste-to-energy systems. His work has explored innovative methods for predicting landfill behavior, understanding spontaneous waste ignition, and improving leachate recirculation systems. He has guided and co-guided several doctoral and masterās students, fostering interdisciplinary research collaborations. His professional experience spans academic teaching, advanced research, and engineering practice, including positions in leading research institutions and industry. He is an active member of professional organizations such as the American Society of Civil Engineering and the International Water Association. His expertise in specialized modelling tools and environmental software supports his applied research in forecasting and sustainability analysis. He has been recognized with awards for his contributions to the field, and his research continues to influence waste management strategies, policy development, and technological innovation aimed at environmental protection and sustainable development. His scholarly impact includes 72 citations from 61 documents, 3 indexed documents, and an h-index of 2. Profile: Scopus | Google Scholar Featured Publications Babu, G. L. S., Lakshmikanthan, P., & Santhosh, L. G. (2015). Shear strength characteristics of mechanically biologically treated municipal solid waste (MBT-MSW) from Bangalore. Waste Management, 39, 63ā70. Chavan, D., Lakshmikanthan, P., Mondal, P., Kumar, S., & Kumar, R. (2019). Determination of ignition temperature of municipal solid waste for understanding surface and sub-surface landfill fire. Waste Management, 97, 123ā130. Babu, G. L. S., Lakshmikanthan, P., & Santhosh, L. G. (2014). Life cycle analysis of municipal solid waste (MSW) land disposal options in Bangalore City. In ICSI 2014: Creating Infrastructure for a Sustainable World (pp. 795ā806). Manjunatha, G. S., Chavan, D., Lakshmikanthan, P., Singh, L., Kumar, S., & others. (2020). Specific heat and thermal conductivity of municipal solid waste and its effect on landfill fires. Waste Management, 116, 120ā130. Sivakumar Babu, G. L., & Lakshmikanthan, P. (2015). Estimation of the components of municipal solid waste settlement. Waste Management & Research, 33(1), 30ā38.
Dr. Lakshmikanthan P is a Senior Scientist at CSIR-4PI, Bangalore, and Assistant Professor at the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR). His research focuses on greenhouse gas measurement and modelling, climate change assessment, urban health risk analysis, environmental forecasting, solid waste management, sustainability engineering, and ocean modelling. With a strong academic and research background in environmental and civil engineering, he has contributed extensively to advancing sustainable waste management practices and environmental modelling approaches. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and conference papers, addressing critical issues related to municipal solid waste characterization, landfill engineering, leachate management, and waste-to-energy systems. His work has explored innovative methods for predicting landfill behavior, understanding spontaneous waste ignition, and improving leachate recirculation systems. He has guided and co-guided several doctoral and masterās students, fostering interdisciplinary research collaborations. His professional experience spans academic teaching, advanced research, and engineering practice, including positions in leading research institutions and industry. He is an active member of professional organizations such as the American Society of Civil Engineering and the International Water Association. His expertise in specialized modelling tools and environmental software supports his applied research in forecasting and sustainability analysis. He has been recognized with awards for his contributions to the field, and his research continues to influence waste management strategies, policy development, and technological innovation aimed at environmental protection and sustainable development. His scholarly impact includes 72 citations from 61 documents, 3 indexed documents, and an h-index of 2. Profile: Scopus | Google Scholar Featured Publications Babu, G. L. S., Lakshmikanthan, P., & Santhosh, L. G. (2015). Shear strength characteristics of mechanically biologically treated municipal solid waste (MBT-MSW) from Bangalore. Waste Management, 39, 63ā70. Chavan, D., Lakshmikanthan, P., Mondal, P., Kumar, S., & Kumar, R. (2019). Determination of ignition temperature of municipal solid waste for understanding surface and sub-surface landfill fire. Waste Management, 97, 123ā130. Babu, G. L. S., Lakshmikanthan, P., & Santhosh, L. G. (2014). Life cycle analysis of municipal solid waste (MSW) land disposal options in Bangalore City. In ICSI 2014: Creating Infrastructure for a Sustainable World (pp. 795ā806). Manjunatha, G. S., Chavan, D., Lakshmikanthan, P., Singh, L., Kumar, S., & others. (2020). Specific heat and thermal conductivity of municipal solid waste and its effect on landfill fires. Waste Management, 116, 120ā130. Sivakumar Babu, G. L., & Lakshmikanthan, P. (2015). Estimation of the components of municipal solid waste settlement. Waste Management & Research, 33(1), 30ā38.
Dr. Lakshmikanthan P is a Senior Scientist at CSIR-4PI, Bangalore, and Assistant Professor at the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR). His research focuses on greenhouse gas measurement and modelling, climate change assessment, urban health risk analysis, environmental forecasting, solid waste management, sustainability engineering, and ocean modelling. With a strong academic and research background in environmental and civil engineering, he has contributed extensively to advancing sustainable waste management practices and environmental modelling approaches. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and conference papers, addressing critical issues related to municipal solid waste characterization, landfill engineering, leachate management, and waste-to-energy systems. His work has explored innovative methods for predicting landfill behavior, understanding spontaneous waste ignition, and improving leachate recirculation systems. He has guided and co-guided several doctoral and masterās students, fostering interdisciplinary research collaborations. His professional experience spans academic teaching, advanced research, and engineering practice, including positions in leading research institutions and industry. He is an active member of professional organizations such as the American Society of Civil Engineering and the International Water Association. His expertise in specialized modelling tools and environmental software supports his applied research in forecasting and sustainability analysis. He has been recognized with awards for his contributions to the field, and his research continues to influence waste management strategies, policy development, and technological innovation aimed at environmental protection and sustainable development. His scholarly impact includes 72 citations from 61 documents, 3 indexed documents, and an h-index of 2.