Prof. Anil gautam| Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Pro. Anil gautam| Engineering | Best Researcher Award

G B Pant Institute of Technology, Pauri Garhwal | India

Prof. (Dr.) Anil Kumar Gautam is a distinguished scholar and academic leader in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering with extensive experience in antenna design, wireless communications, and microwave engineering. He earned his BE in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Kumaon Institute of Technology and completed his PhD at the Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, focusing on active microstrip antennas for frequency-agile operations. With over two decades of academic experience, he has served as Professor at G B Pant Institute of Engineering and Technology, and Gautam Buddha University, holding key administrative positions including Dean, Head of Department, and Registrar. Dr. Gautam’s research expertise spans microstrip antennas, DGS microstrip antennas, ultrawideband (UWB) antennas, reconfigurable antennas, circularly polarized antennas, and MIMO/massive MIMO systems. He has supervised several PhD theses on advanced antenna design and wireless applications. Recognized for his contributions, he has received prestigious awards such as the Governor’s Award for Best Research Paper (2019), Education Leadership Award (2018), and was nominated for the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science & Technology. Prof. Gautam actively contributes to the academic community as an editor and member of professional societies including IEEE, IETE, and multiple university boards. His work bridges theoretical research with practical applications, advancing antenna technology and wireless communication systems globally.

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Featured Publications

Chandel, R., Gautam, A. K., & Rambabu, K. (2018). Tapered fed compact UWB MIMO-diversity antenna with dual band-notched characteristics. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 66(4), 1677–1684.

Gautam, A. K., Yadav, S., & Kanaujia, B. K. (2013). A CPW-fed compact UWB microstrip antenna. IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, 12, 151–154.

Gautam, A. K., Kumar, L., Kanaujia, B. K., & Rambabu, K. (2015). Design of compact F-shaped slot triple-band antenna for WLAN/WiMAX applications. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 64(3), 1101–1105.

Farswan, A., Gautam, A. K., Kanaujia, B. K., & Rambabu, K. (2015). Design of Koch fractal circularly polarized antenna for handheld UHF RFID reader applications. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 64(2), 771–775.

Gautam, A. K., Yadav, S., & Rambabu, K. (2018). Design of ultra‐compact UWB antenna with band‐notched characteristics for MIMO applications. IET Microwaves, Antennas & Propagation, 12(12), 1895–1900.

Chandel, R., & Gautam, A. K. (2016). Compact MIMO/diversity slot antenna for UWB applications with band‐notched characteristic. Electronics Letters, 52(5), 336–338.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alireza Amini | Adaptive Leadership | Excellence in Leadership and Management Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alireza Amini | Adaptive Leadership | Excellence in Leadership and Management Award

Shiraz University | Iran

Dr. Alireza Amini is an Associate Professor at Shiraz University with a strong academic foundation in behavioral and business management. He earned his Ph.D. in Behavioral Management from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, where his doctoral research explored stewardship behavior characteristics in organizational contexts. His master’s degree in Business Management and bachelor’s in Public Management were both obtained from the University of Tehran, complemented by a postdoctoral research position focused on organizational behavior. Dr. Amini’s research primarily centers on behavioral management, human resource development, organizational behavior, and the interface between academia and industry. He has led several applied research projects in collaboration with the Fars Regional Electricity Company, addressing employee training needs, occupational profiling, and retirement satisfaction. Recognized nationally for his scholarly excellence, Dr. Amini has received multiple awards, including the Top Young Researcher Award at Shiraz University and the Ministry of Science’s recognition as a leading technology researcher in humanities and arts. In addition, he serves as Assistant Editor of the Iranian Journal of Management Studies (IJMS). Through his research and mentorship, Dr. Amini continues to bridge academic insights with practical industry applications, contributing significantly to Iran’s management and organizational development landscape.

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Featured Publications

Amini, A., Darani, M., Afshani, M., & Amini, Z. (2012). Effectiveness of marketing strategies and corporate image on brand equity as a sustainable competitive advantage. Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research in Business, 4(2), 192–205.

Mortazavi, S., Shalbaf Yazdi, S. V., & Amini, A. (2012). The role of the psychological capital on quality of work life and organization performance. Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research in Business, 4, 90.

Amini, A., & Alimohammadlou, M. (2021). Toward equation structural modeling: An integration of interpretive structural modeling and structural equation modeling. Journal of Management Analytics, 8(4), 693–714.

Karimi Mazidi, A. R., Amini, A., & Latifi, M. (2014). The impact of information technology capability on firm performance: A focus on employee-customer profit chain. Interdisciplinary Journal of Management Studies, 7(1), 95–120.

Mostafa, K., Batool, R., Parvaneh, P., & Alireza, A. (2013). Identify and ranking factors affecting Bank Maskan service quality using Kano model. Research Journal of Recent Sciences, 22.

Amini, A., & Mortazavi, S. (2012). Effectiveness of psychological capital on mistake management culture as a resource for learning in organization. International Journal of Human Sciences, 9(2), 339–348.

Amini, A., & Mortazavi, S. (2013). The impact of the broadcasting mistake management culture in a healthy organization on the quality of the personnel work life. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research (JCDR), 7(3), 507.

Dr. John Mondanaro | Supportive Healthcare | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. John Mondanaro | Supportive Healthcare | Best Researcher Award

Brookdale Department of Palliative Care in the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital |  United States

Dr. John Francis Mondanaro, Ph.D., LCAT, MT-BC, CCLS, is a distinguished music therapist and educator recognized for his contributions to expressive arts in clinical and academic settings. He earned his Ph.D. in Music Education with a focus on Music Therapy and his M.A. in Music Therapy from New York University, where he achieved a perfect GPA, following a B.A. in Art from Saint Ambrose University. With over two decades of leadership experience, Dr. Mondanaro currently serves as Director of Expressive Arts Therapy at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, overseeing therapeutic programs, clinical training, and research initiatives in palliative and pediatric care. His previous roles include Clinical Director of The Louis Armstrong Department of Music Therapy at Mount Sinai Beth Israel and Supervisor of Child Life/Creative Arts Therapy at Hackensack University Medical Center. As an adjunct faculty member at New York University, he continues to mentor future professionals in music therapy. His research interests focus on the therapeutic impact of music and expressive arts in medical and palliative care contexts, integrating emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Dr. Mondanaro’s career reflects a deep commitment to advancing healing through creativity, empathy, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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Featured Publications

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (2025). The arts therapies in palliative and end-of-life care: Insights from a cross-cultural knowledge exchange forum. Behavioral Sciences, 15(2), 123–135.

Prof. Sanjeev Gupta | Digital Finance | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Sanjeev Gupta | Digital Finance | Best Researcher Award

Central University of Himachal Pradesh | India

Professor Sanjeev Gupta is a distinguished academic leader and Professor of Management, currently serving as Dean of the School of Commerce and Management Studies at the Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala, India. With over two decades of academic and administrative experience, he has held multiple key leadership roles, including Dean of several schools and Head of various departments in management, tourism, and business studies. Professor Gupta earned his advanced degrees in management and has built a reputation for academic innovation, institutional development, and leadership excellence in higher education. His research interests encompass strategic management, organizational behavior, human resource development, and higher education governance. He has contributed to several national and international conferences, journals, and policy discussions, focusing on management education and sustainable institutional growth. As a leader, he emphasizes participative governance, quality assurance, and community-oriented learning. Professor Gupta has received recognition for his academic leadership and contributions to management education in India. He continues to inspire students, colleagues, and academic peers through visionary initiatives that link education with social and economic impact, fostering excellence and innovation in the academic ecosystem.
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Featured Publications

Verma, S., Gupta, S., & Batra, R. (2009). A survey of capital budgeting practices in corporate India. Vision, 13(3), 1–17.

Aneja, R., Yadav, M., & Gupta, S. (2024). The dynamic impact assessment of clean energy and green innovation in realizing environmental sustainability of G‐20. Sustainable Development, 32(3), 2454–2473.

Pradeep Kumar, V. D., & Gupta, S. (2023). Sustainable energy development through non‐residential rooftop solar photovoltaic adoption: Empirical evidence from India. Sustainable Development.

Gupta, S., & Kashyap, S. (2016). Modelling volatility and forecasting of exchange rate of British pound sterling and Indian rupee. Journal of Modelling in Management, 11(2), 389–404.

Gupta, S., & Kashyap, S. (2015). Forecasting inflation in G-7 countries: An application of artificial neural network. Foresight, 17(1), 63–73.