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Dr. Ujjwal Das | Innovative Leadership | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ujjwal Das | Innovative Leadership | Best Researcher Award

Fakir Mohan University | India

Dr. Ujjwal Das is an Assistant Professor of Geography at Fakir Mohan University, Odisha, India, with a distinguished academic and research profile. He completed his Ph.D. in Geography from Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh in 2025, following an M.Phil. and Master of Population Studies from the International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai, and a Gold Medal in Applied Geography from Ravenshaw University. He has presented at numerous national and international conferences on topics including urban poverty, child malnutrition, health inequality, environmental change, and population studies. His research interests span urban and rural demography, population health, socio-economic disparities, and geospatial analysis, with applications in public health and sustainable development. Dr. Das has supervised several graduate theses, contributing to advancements in population studies and geography, and has published a range of scholarly articles, amassing 37 citations with an h-index of 3. Recognized for his scholarly excellence, he has received accolades for academic performance and research contributions. His work integrates rigorous quantitative analysis with practical implications for policy and community health, establishing him as a leading researcher in population geography and applied demography. Dr. Das continues to advance interdisciplinary research addressing pressing socio-environmental challenges in India and beyond.

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Featured Publications

Das, U., & Kar, N. (2025). Understanding economic disparities in elderly health outcomes: A decomposition analysis in Bankura district. BMC Public Health, 25, 3015.

Dr. Zahra Torkashvand | Philosophy of Geography | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Zahra Torkashvand | Philosophy of Geography | Best Researcher Award

University of Tehran | Iran

Dr. Zahra Torkashvand is a scholar in human geography and rural development, currently serving as a faculty member at the University of Tehran. She earned her M.A. in Geography and Rural Planning in 2000 and completed her Ph.D. in Rural Development and Geography in 2012, both at the University of Tehran. Her academic work is characterized by a focus on rural development, human geography, and planning, with particular interest in addressing dualisms and conceptual dichotomies in geographical thought. Dr. Torkashvand has contributed significantly to the field through her research outputs, which include 33 scholarly documents encompassing journal articles, conference presentations, and books. Her work has been cited 33 times, reflecting a growing academic impact, and she maintains an h-index of 3. With a balance of theoretical depth and applied insight, she is committed to advancing rural development studies and promoting sustainable planning approaches. Her research continues to enrich the understanding of geographical discourse and its role in shaping social and spatial development. With her solid academic background, recognized contributions, and potential for further impactful research, Dr. Torkashvand stands out as a dedicated scholar whose work is well-aligned with both academic excellence and practical application.

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Featured Publications

Motiieei, L. S., Ghadiri, M. M., Dadvar, K. F., & Yadollahi, F. F. (2012). Explain the factors affecting rural empowerment in entrepreneurship development (Case study: Samen and Zand counties of Malayer Township). Human Geography Research, 44(80), 119–138.

Momeni, A., Jahanshiri, M., & Torkashvand, Z. (2021). Analysis of effective factors in the growth of reverse migration to suburban settlements of Najafabad. Peripheral Urban Spaces Development, 3(1), 183–198.

Ghadiri Masom, S. A. M., Khorasani, M. A., & Torkashvand, Z. (2021). Identifying and prioritizing the drivers for entrepreneurship development in rural areas of Iran. Journal of Space Economy & Rural Development, 10(37), 21–40.

Torkashvand, Z. (2019). The entrepreneurial marketing mix in rural women’s local and traditional art business. Journal of Research and Rural Planning, 8(4), Serial No. 27, 3–19.

Torkashvand, Z. (2019). Entrepreneurial marketing mix of art businesses, local rural women. Journal of Rural Research and Planning, 8(4), 35–48.