Adel | Sustainability | Best Academic Researcher Award

Dr. Adel | Sustainability | Best Academic Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | Vienna University of Economics and Business | Austria

Dr. Adel Aazami, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the Institute for Transport and Logistics Management, Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU), Austria. He earned his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the Iran University of Science and Technology, where he graduated with distinction, and has previously served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Sharif University of Technology. His academic journey also includes a visiting research position at the University of Toronto. Dr. Aazami’s research focuses on operations research, optimization, sustainable supply chains, logistics, production and distribution planning, competition and game theory, stochastic programming, and decomposition algorithms. He has published extensively in leading international journals such as Sustainability, Journal of Manufacturing Systems, and Computers & Industrial Engineering, contributing impactful work on vehicle routing, perishable goods distribution, and robust optimization models. He has authored books in Persian and presented his work at renowned international conferences, strengthening his presence in the global academic community. Recognized with prestigious awards such as the Iranian Nobel Award (Alborz National Foundation) and multiple accolades from the National Elites Foundation, he has been consistently ranked among the top students and researchers throughout his academic career. Alongside his teaching roles at WU and several Iranian universities, he has supervised numerous theses and conducted industrial research projects in areas like productivity management, innovation systems, and green supply chains. A dedicated reviewer for more than 30 leading international journals, he contributes to advancing scholarship across industrial engineering and logistics. Complementing his academic career, Dr. Aazami is actively engaged in community service through volunteer work with the Iranian Red Crescent Society, showcasing a strong commitment to both professional excellence and social responsibility.

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Featured Publications

Aazami, A., & Saidi-Mehrabad, M. (2021). A production and distribution planning of perishable products with a fixed lifetime under vertical competition in the seller-buyer systems: A real-world application. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 58, 223–247.

Goli, A., Aazami, A., & Jabbarzadeh, A. (2018). Accelerated cuckoo optimization algorithm for capacitated vehicle routing problem in competitive conditions. International Journal of Artificial Intelligence, 16(1), 88–112.

Makui, A., Heydari, M., Aazami, A., & Dehghani, E. (2016). Accelerating Benders decomposition approach for robust aggregate production planning of products with a very limited expiration date. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 100, 34–51.

Saeedi Mehrabad, M., Aazami, A., & Goli, A. (2017). A location-allocation model in the multi-level supply chain with multi-objective evolutionary approach. Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 10(3), 140–160.

Aazami, A., & Saidi-Mehrabad, M. (2019). Benders decomposition algorithm for robust aggregate production planning considering pricing decisions in competitive environment: A case study. Scientia Iranica, 26(5), 3007–3031.

Heydari, M., & Aazami, A. (2018). Minimizing the maximum tardiness and makespan criteria in a job shop scheduling problem with sequence dependent setup times. Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 11(2), 134–150.

Zarreh, M., Khandan, M., Goli, A., Aazami, A., & Kummer, S. (2024). Integrating perishables into closed-loop supply chains: A comprehensive review. Sustainability, 16(15), 6705.

Saeed Shahrokhian | FRP in Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Saeed Shahrokhian | FRP in Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

Academic Staff at Sharif University of Technology, iran

Saeed Shahrokhian is a distinguished professor in the Department of Chemistry at Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran. With a strong background in analytical and electrochemistry, he has made significant contributions to the field, particularly in the development of chemically modified electrodes and nanostructured materials. His research focuses on electrochemical energy storage, biosensors, and water-splitting applications. Over the years, he has been recognized for his academic excellence, research impact, and mentorship, earning numerous accolades from national and international institutions.

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Education

Saeed Shahrokhian earned his B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Chemistry from Isfahan University in 1990, 1994, and 1999, respectively. His academic journey has been defined by rigorous research in analytical chemistry and electrochemical applications, laying the foundation for his later work in sensor technology and nanomaterials.

Experience

Dr. Shahrokhian began his academic career as an Assistant Professor at Sharif University of Technology in 2000. He was promoted to Associate Professor in 2004 and later attained the rank of Full Professor in 2008. Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in advancing analytical chemistry education and research. His expertise spans a variety of fields, including electroanalytical chemistry, reaction mechanisms in electrochemistry, and bioelectrochemistry.

Research Interests

Dr. Shahrokhian’s research focuses on the design and application of chemically modified electrodes (CMEs), nanostructured materials, and biosensors. He has worked extensively on electrochemical energy storage and conversion devices, capacitive deionization, and electrocatalytic water splitting. His studies also include the development of aptamer-based electrochemical biosensors for detecting cancer biomarkers and pathogenic bacteria, contributing significantly to both environmental and biomedical sciences.

Awards

Dr. Shahrokhian has received several prestigious awards, including the Distinguished Researcher Award from the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology in Iran (2012, 2017). He has been recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher at Sharif University of Technology and has been listed among the top 1% of highly cited international scientists by ISI Web of Knowledge (2012-2024). His contributions to education have also been acknowledged through multiple “Superior Educational Master” awards from Sharif University of Technology.

Selected Publications

Amini, M. K., Shahrokhian, S., Tangestaninejad, S. (1999). PVC-based Mn(III) Porphyrin Membrane-Coated Graphite Electrode for Determination of Histidine. Analytical Chemistry, 71(13), 2502-2505. Cited by 300 articles.

Shahrokhian, S. (2001). Lead Phthalocyanine as a Selective Carrier for Preparation of a Cysteine-Selective Electrode. Analytical Chemistry, 73(24), 5972-5978. Cited by 250 articles.

Shahrokhian, S., Yazdani, J. (2003). Electrocatalytic Oxidation of Thioglycolic Acid at Carbon Paste Electrode Modified with Cobalt Phthalocyanine. Electrochimica Acta, 48, 4143-4148. Cited by 220 articles.

Shahrokhian, S., Seifi, H., Bagherzadeh, M. (2004). Effects of Ion-Carrier Substituents on the Potentiometric Response Characteristics in Anion-Selective Membrane Electrodes Based on Iron Porphyrins. ChemPhysChem, 5, 652-660. Cited by 190 articles.

Shahrokhian, S., Ghalkhani, M. (2009). Application of Carbon-Paste Electrode Modified with Iron Phthalocyanine for Voltammetric Determination of Epinephrine. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 137, 669-675. Cited by 180 articles.

Shahrokhian, S., Salimian, R. (2018). Ultrasensitive Detection of Cancer Biomarkers Using Conducting Polymer/Electrochemically Reduced Graphene Oxide-Based Biosensor. Sensors and Actuators B, 266, 160-169. Cited by 210 articles.

Shahrokhian, S., Hosseini, H. (2019). Vanadium Dioxide-Anchored Porous Carbon Nanofibers as a Na+ Intercalation Pseudocapacitance Material for Energy Storage Systems. Applied Materials Today, 10, 72-85. Cited by 170 articles.

Conclusion

With his outstanding scientific contributions, high-impact research, and commitment to education, Professor Saeed Shahrokhian exemplifies the qualities of an exceptional researcher. His groundbreaking studies in electrochemical energy storage, biosensors, and nanotechnology have transformed the field and influenced global research directions. His recognitions, publication record, and dedication to advancing science make him a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award.