Itai Beeri | Environmental Studies| Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Itai Beeri | Environmental Studies| Best Researcher Award

Professor at University of Haifa, Israel

Prof. Dr. Uwe Waller is a seasoned and accomplished researcher whose interdisciplinary work in sustainable aquaculture, renewable energy, and biological engineering stands at the intersection of scientific innovation and practical sustainability. His applied contributions have reshaped marine research infrastructure and aquaculture practices in Germany and internationally. His strong industry collaborations, academic mentorship, and global volunteerism further establish him as a leader in translating scientific knowledge into real-world solutions.

Professional Profiles📖

🎓 Education

Prof. Dr. Uwe Waller studied biology at the Free University of Berlin and the Christian-Albrechts-University in Kiel. He obtained his diploma in biology (Diplom Biologe) and later earned his doctorate (Dr. rer. nat.) with a focus on marine sciences. His academic training laid the foundation for his interdisciplinary work combining biology, marine sciences, and engineering.

🧪 Experience

Prof. Waller has had a distinguished academic and applied research career in marine and aquaculture sciences. His early scientific work was conducted at the Institut für Meereskunde (IfM) in Kiel, where he specialized in fisheries biology, fish physiology, fish behavior, and aquaculture biotechnology. He supervised doctoral students, served on the board of the IfM, and curated the Kiel Aquarium, where he modernized technical systems to meet international standards.

🏅 Awards and Honors

Throughout his career, Prof. Dr. Uwe Waller has received multiple honors for his pioneering contributions to sustainable aquaculture and environmental engineering. In 2001, he was awarded the prestigious “Maritime Technology” Prize by the K.E.R.N region in Schleswig-Holstein for his innovative work in aquaculture system development. His scientific and economic concept for the Gesellschaft für Marine Aquakultur (GMA) in Büsum was a milestone, leading to the creation of a prominent marine research facility now affiliated with the Fraunhofer Society. In 2012, the Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) recognized his integrated recirculating aquaculture systems as a model for sustainability. His work on the PISA project demonstrated the feasibility of sustainable, animal welfare-compliant closed-loop aquaculture and received international recognition. Additionally, Waller’s expertise has been sought globally, including involvement in German aid programs such as the post-tsunami recovery in Southeast Asia, underlining his role in international development and science diplomacy.

🔬 Research Focus

Prof. Waller’s research is centered on integrated recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), including fish and prawn farming, automation, and remote control technologies. He has pioneered secondary recycling systems involving microalgae and plants and has developed photobioreactor-based microalgae production systems. His work emphasizes sustainable aquaculture through biological process engineering and the integration of aquaculture with renewable energy and nutrient recycling.

🛠️  Research Skills

Prof. Waller possesses a unique blend of scientific and engineering competencies that bridge biology, environmental science, and technology. His core skills include the design and optimization of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), bioprocess engineering, and the development of integrated recycling systems for water, nutrients, and energy. He is proficient in microalgae cultivation using photobioreactors, aquaculture automation, and remote monitoring technologies. His teaching and academic leadership have been shaped by a strong foundation in biology, marine ecology, and renewable energy systems, particularly in engineering curricula. In addition, he has extensive experience in project management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and international capacity building, having worked with universities, industry partners, and development agencies across Europe and Asia. His ability to integrate natural and engineering sciences has established him as a leading figure in sustainable aquaculture and environmental systems design.

✅ Conclusion 

Prof. Dr. Uwe Waller is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award, particularly one that values applied science, sustainability, interdisciplinary integration, and global impact. His profile exemplifies the modern researcher—one who not only generates knowledge but also implements it for societal and environmental benefit. While enhancing publication visibility could strengthen his candidacy in highly competitive academic contexts, his comprehensive contributions already distinguish him as a transformative figure in his field.

Publications Top Notes📚

  • Change-oriented organizational citizenship behavior in public administration: The power of leadership and the cost of organizational politics
    Authors: E. Vigoda-Gadot, I. Beeri
    Journal: Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, 22(3), 573–596
    Citations: 440
    Year: 2011

  • Advancing ethics in public organizations: The impact of an ethics program on employees’ perceptions and behaviors in a regional council
    Authors: I. Beeri, R. Dayan, E. Vigoda-Gadot, S.B. Werner
    Journal: Journal of Business Ethics, 112, 59–78
    Citations: 294
    Year: 2013

  • Does performance management relate to good governance? A study of its relationship with citizens’ satisfaction with and trust in Israeli local government
    Authors: I. Beeri, A. Uster, E. Vigoda-Gadot
    Journal: Public Performance & Management Review
    Citations: 215
    Year: 2018

  • Group-level organizational citizenship behavior in the education system: A scale reconstruction and validation
    Authors: E. Vigoda-Gadot, I. Beeri, T. Birman-Shemesh, A. Somech
    Journal: Educational Administration Quarterly, 43(4), 462–493
    Citations: 183
    Year: 2007

  • Wind(ow) of Change: A Systematic Review of Policy Entrepreneurship Characteristics and Strategies
    Authors: N. Frish Aviram, N. Cohen, I. Beeri
    Journal: Policy Studies Journal
    Citations: 155
    Year: 2019

  • Low-level bureaucrats, local government regimes and policy entrepreneurship
    Authors: I.B. Neomi Frisch-Aviram, N. Cohen
    Journal: Policy Sciences, 51(1), 39–57
    Citations: 99
    Year: 2018

  • Local political corruption: Potential structural malfunctions at the central–local, local–local and intra-local levels
    Authors: I. Beeri, D. Navot
    Journal: Public Management Review, 15(5), 712–739
    Citations: 83
    Year: 2013

  • Lack of Reform in Israeli Local Government and Its Impact on Modern Developments in Public Management
    Author: I. Beeri
    Journal: Public Management Review
    Citations: 50
    Year: 2020

  • Don’t push too hard. Examining the managerial behaviours of local authorities in collaborative networks with nonprofit organisations
    Authors: A. Uster, I. Beeri, D. Vashdi
    Journal: Local Government Studies, 45(1), 124–145
    Citations: 44
    Year: 2019

  • Turnaround management strategies in public systems: The impact on group-level organizational citizenship behavior
    Author: I. Beeri
    Journal: International Review of Administrative Sciences, 78(1), 158–179
    Citations: 40
    Year: 2012

Abdol Aziz Shahraki | Environmental Studies | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Abdol Aziz Shahraki | Environmental Studies | Best Researcher Award

Supervisor at Knowledge & Implementation Consulting Engineering Company, Iran

Professor Abdolaziz Shahraki is a distinguished academic and civil engineer with decades of impactful experience in urban and regional development. With a strong background in infrastructure, environment, and strategic urban planning, he has held prestigious positions at international institutions such as the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), and leading universities across Iran. He is a prolific researcher whose work spans sustainable urbanism, water resource management, housing policy, transportation networks, and digital village initiatives. Professor Shahraki has contributed to more than 50 strategic urban development plans and has led major projects aimed at modernizing cities, improving infrastructure, and supporting marginalized communities. His international education and multilingual capabilities have allowed him to collaborate globally and contribute to top-tier journals. As a mentor, consultant, and city council advisor, he strives to advance resilience and sustainability in urban planning practices. His career reflects a rare blend of academic rigor and on-the-ground impact.

Professional Profiles📖

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🎓 Education 

Professor Shahraki’s educational foundation is rooted in multidisciplinary excellence. He holds a Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Development from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Sweden (2014), where his doctoral work focused on new town planning in Iran. Prior to that, he earned a Master’s degree in Spatial Planning and Infrastructure (2003), and pursued postgraduate studies in Swedish literature and the socio-economic structures of Europe (1989–1994), all at KTH. He also completed a specialized Applied Computer Engineering program in 2000 at KTH’s School of Information and Communications Technology in Södertälje. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Road, Building, and Water Engineering from the University of Baluchistan, Iran, in 1981. His diverse academic path not only reflects his deep technical acumen but also his passion for interdisciplinary integration, particularly in addressing complex urban challenges. His education has laid the foundation for his research in sustainability and strategic regional development.

🏗 Experience 

Professor Shahraki has over three decades of teaching, research, and academic leadership. He served at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Sweden, first as Assistant Professor (1994–2003), working on Stockholm’s infrastructure linked to the OS Project, and later as Associate Professor (2004–2014), where he developed his doctoral research on Iran’s new town planning. Upon returning to Iran, he took on roles at multiple institutions. At the International University of Chabahar (2014–2016), he led courses on urban and regional planning, tourism development, and natural resources management. From 2014 to 2018, he taught at Zabol State University’s School of Town Building Engineering. Since 2014, he has been a Professor at the University of Sistan Baluchistan, mentoring doctoral and graduate students in geography and urban planning. Across these positions, he has supervised countless theses and published extensively, contributing to the advancement of sustainable urban planning and infrastructure development in theory and practice.

🏆 Awards & Honors 

While specific awards are not listed, Professor Shahraki’s numerous honors can be inferred from his prestigious roles, international publications, and project leadership. His academic journey has been marked by several institutional recognitions, including funded publications from KTH and municipal bodies in Iran, signifying the value and trust placed in his expertise. His thesis was fully funded by KTH, and he has consistently secured governmental and institutional backing for city-scale strategic plans. His appointment as Managing Director of Sistan-Baluchistan’s Mega Urban Project reflects regional acknowledgment of his strategic leadership. He has been invited to serve as a reviewer for top-tier international journals and collaborates with globally renowned publishing houses, such as Springer, Elsevier, and Wiley. His repeated invitations to guide urban development policies at municipal and national levels also highlight his status as a trusted thought leader in sustainable planning and development, deserving recognition as a leading scholar-practitioner in his field.u

🔬 Research Focus

Professor Shahraki’s research integrates engineering, planning, and sustainability to address urban and regional development challenges. His core focus lies in sustainable urban infrastructure, smart city design, housing, transportation, tourism, and water management. His interdisciplinary work draws from civil engineering, environmental science, and socio-economic analysis, aimed at fostering resilient cities in arid and developing regions. He has pioneered research on digital villages, ancient and modern housing techniques, ecosystem-based flood control, and sustainable energy integration. He also contributes to literature on post-COVID urban standards, urban equity, and hydrological drought analysis. By combining traditional knowledge with contemporary technological solutions, his work is particularly influential in areas experiencing rapid urbanization, such as Iran’s Sistan-Baluchistan province. Through extensive fieldwork and policy advising, he bridges theory and practice, aiming to provide replicable, inclusive planning frameworks. His research agenda continues to impact not just academia, but also real-world urban governance and infrastructure development strategies.

🛠 Skills 

Professor Shahraki brings a rare blend of technical, managerial, and academic skills. His engineering foundation allows him to design and manage infrastructure projects, including roads, housing, water systems, and urban transportation networks. As a strategic planner, he excels in spatial planning, GIS mapping, and regional development analysis. He is also proficient in urban sustainability metrics and environmental impact assessments. His work on digital villages and smart cities shows his fluency in integrating ICT into planning frameworks. He is a multilingual communicator, fluent in English, Swedish, Farsi, and Baluchi, which enhances his global academic collaborations. As a teacher and mentor, he is known for guiding doctoral and graduate students through complex research projects. His leadership in major urban projects reflects strong organizational and policy advising abilities. Whether in the classroom, field, or policy arena, his toolkit is grounded in both theoretical knowledge and practical implementation across multicultural, interdisciplinary environments./0258

Publications Top Notes📚

Progressing urban development and life quality simultaneously
🔹 Citations: 42
🔹 Year: 2016

Sustainable regional development through knowledge networks
🔹 Citations: 26
🔹 Year: 2019

Urban planning for physically disabled people’s needs with case studies
🔹 Citations: 30
🔹 Year: 2021

Renovation programs in old and inefficient neighborhoods of cities with case studies
🔹 Citations: 16
🔹 Year: 2022

Tourism development techniques in the urban master plan
🔹 Citations: 18
🔹 Year: 2022

Planning of transportation infrastructure networks for sustainable development with case studies in Chabahar
🔹 Citations: 13
🔹 Year: 2023

Urban planning and design in unauthorized neighborhoods using case studies
🔹 Citations: 16
🔹 Year: 2017

House building techniques for achieving sustainable development goals
🔹 Citations: Not available yet
🔹 Year: 2024

Supplying water in hydro-drought regions with case studies in Zahedan
🔹 Citations: 12
🔹 Year: 2019

Managing urban wastewater to fight the pandemic of COVID-19 effectively
🔹 Citations: Not available yet
🔹 Year: 2022