Maryam Khokhar | Supply Chain Management | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Maryam Khokhar | Supply Chain Management | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral Researcher | Tongji University | Pakistan

Dr. Maryam Khokhar is a dedicated scholar and postdoctoral researcher at the School of Economics and Management, Tongji University, Shanghai, China, with over eleven years of academic and corporate experience. She earned her Ph.D. in Management Science and Engineering with a specialization in Supply Chain Management from Yanshan University, China, in 2023, following an MBA in Finance (2017) and a BBA (Hons.) in Business Studies (2014) from the University of Sindh, Pakistan. Professionally, she has served as Senior Assistant Professor at Bahria University Karachi, and as visiting faculty at Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology and Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology, contributing extensively to teaching, curriculum development, and program leadership. Her research interests include supply chain management, supply chain resilience, sustainability, corporate social responsibility, AI-driven business innovation, and greenwashing. Skilled in advanced research methodologies, multi-criteria decision-making models, and data analytics, she has published widely in internationally reputed journals indexed in Scopus, ABS, and ABDC, and has presented at global conferences and research workshops. Dr. Khokhar has secured competitive research funding from national and international agencies, successfully supervised Ph.D., postgraduate, and undergraduate research projects, and held leadership roles including Head of Department and Advisory Board member for Harvard Business Review (2024). She has also edited books, contributed chapters for reputable publishers, and served as guest editor for special issues of impact factor journals. Recognized for her commitment to advancing knowledge, she has received multiple research grants, contributed to community development initiatives, and engaged in academic leadership that bridges theory and practice. With a growing international presence, she aims to expand her contributions through Q1 journal publications, global collaborations, and editorial leadership. To date, she has 337 citations, 25 indexed documents, and an h-index of 10, reflecting her growing scholarly impact and potential for global leadership in supply chain and sustainability research.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Scopus | ORCID | ResearchGate | LinkedIn

Featured Publications

  1. Khokhar, M., Hou, Y., Rafique, M. A., & Iqbal, W. (2020). Evaluating the social sustainability criteria of supply chain management in manufacturing industries: A role of BWM in MCDM. Problemy Ekorozwoju, 15(2), 185–194. Citations: 110

  2. Khokhar, M., Iqbal, W., Hou, Y., Abbas, M., & Fatima, A. (2020). Assessing supply chain performance from the perspective of Pakistan’s manufacturing industry through social sustainability. Processes, 8(9), 1064. Citations: 109

  3. Khokhar, M., Zia, S., Islam, T., Sharma, A., Iqbal, W., & Irshad, M. (2022). Going green supply chain management during COVID-19: Assessing the best supplier selection criteria using a triple bottom line (TBL) approach. Problemy Ekorozwoju, 17(1), 36–51. Citations: 94

  4. Hailiang, Z., Khokhar, M., Islam, T., & Sharma, A. (2023). A model for green-resilient supplier selection: Fuzzy best–worst multi-criteria decision-making method and its applications. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30(18), 54035–54058. Citations: 70

  5. Hou, Y., Khokhar, M., Khan, M., Islam, T., & Haider, I. (2021). Put safety first: Exploring the role of health and safety practices in improving the performance of SMEs. Sage Open, 11(3), 21582440211032173. Citations: 69

Margherita Bernabei | Industrial Engineering | Innovator in Industrial Progress Award

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🌟Mrs. Margherita Bernabei, Industrial Engineering, Innovator in Industrial Progress Award🏆

Margherita Bernabei, La Sapienza, Italy

Margherita Bernabei is a dedicated researcher and industrial engineer based in Rome, Italy. She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Management Engineering from the University of Rome “La Sapienza” with a focus on Digital Twin implementation in smart manufacturing environments. Margherita’s expertise lies in the intersection of Industry 4.0, Resilience Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence.

Author Metrics:

Margherita’s scholarly impact is evident through her author metrics, showcasing a comprehensive range of publications across leading journals and conferences. Her work demonstrates a keen interest in emerging technologies, manufacturing systems, and safety engineering.

Margherita Bernabei is affiliated with Sapienza Università di Roma in Rome, Italy. Her Scopus Profile. She holds an ORCID profile.

As of the latest available data, Margherita has an impressive academic impact with 38 citations from 33 documents. Her research contributions have resulted in 13 documents indexed on Scopus. The h-index, a measure of both productivity and citation impact, stands at 3.

Education:

Margherita earned her Master’s Degree in Management Engineering with a specialization in Logistics and Production Services, graduating with honors (110 cum laude/110) from the University of Rome “La Sapienza.” She previously completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Management Engineering with distinction.

Research Focus:

Her research endeavors revolve around the impact of digital transformation on organizational processes, particularly in manufacturing contexts. Margherita’s work delves into Adaptive Automation, Digital Supply Chain, and the application of Cyber-Physical Systems in the aerospace industry. She is passionate about leveraging technology, such as Virtual Reality and Machine Learning, to enhance safety, training, and organizational resilience.

Professional Journey:

Margherita has a diverse professional journey, including a fellowship in Digital Twin implementation, an internship at AGIC Innovation focusing on Machine Learning and Cognitive Tools, and active participation in various industry projects. Notably, she has contributed to initiatives like the “ESA Smart Manufacturing For Future Constellations” and “Digitalization of Linköping Production Line” at RUAG Space.

Honors & Awards:

Recognized for her outstanding leadership, Margherita received the “Outstanding Student Leadership Award” at the European Conference on Industrial Engineering & Operations Management in 2021 and 2022. Her commitment to research and innovation has been acknowledged by both academic and industry communities.

Publications Top Noted & Contributions:

Margherita’s prolific contributions span various journals and conferences. Notable publications include works on Industry 4.0 approaches to satellite production, warehouse resilience, and the application of Natural Language Processing in manufacturing. She actively engages in conferences worldwide, presenting on topics such as smart transformation, safety management, and the convergence of AI and Cyber Physical Systems.

Adaptive Automation: Status of Research and Future Challenges

  • Journal: Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing
  • Year: 2024-08
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.rcim.2024.102724
  • Contributors: Margherita Bernabei; Francesco Costantino

Students’ Use of Large Language Models in Engineering Education: A Case Study on Technology Acceptance, Perceptions, Efficacy, and Detection Chances

  • Journal: Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence
  • Year: 2023
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.caeai.2023.100172
  • Contributors: Margherita Bernabei; Silvia Colabianchi; Andrea Falegnami; Francesco Costantino

Resilience Potentials for Health and Safety Management in Cobot Applications Using the Resilience Analysis Grid

  • Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
  • Date: 2023-10-01
  • DOI: 10.1115/1.4062786
  • Contributors: Arie Adriaensen; Margherita Bernabei; Francesco Costantino; Andrea Falegnami; Sara Stabile; Riccardo Patriarca

Assessment of Smart Transformation in the Manufacturing Process of Aerospace Components Through a Data-Driven Approach

  • Journal: Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management
  • Year: 2023-03
  • DOI: 10.1007/s40171-022-00328-7
  • Contributors: Margherita Bernabei; Marco Eugeni; Paolo Gaudenzi; Francesco Costantino

Chatbot for Training and Assisting Operators in Inspecting Containers in Seaports

  • Conference: Transportation Research Procedia
  • Year: 2022
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.trpro.2022.09.002
  • Contributors: Silvia Colabianchi; Margherita Bernabei; Francesco Costantino

Research Timeline:

Margherita’s research timeline reflects a continuous commitment to academic and industrial projects. From her initiation projects in 2022 to ongoing contributions in 2024, she maintains a dynamic engagement with diverse research topics, emphasizing the evolution of Industry 4.0 and organizational resilience.

Daniel Goulart | Supply Chain Management | Best Researcher Award

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🌟Prof Daniel Goulart, FGV EAESP, Brazil:  Supply Chain Management🏆
Professional Profiles:

Bio Summary:

Daniel Goulart is a part-time, non-tenure track professor at the Operations Management Department of the São Paulo Business Management School of Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV EAESP). With a strong educational background in agronomy and extensive experience in supply chain management, technology adoption, and biofuels, he currently holds the position of Senior Manager in the Biodiesel Business Unit at Minerva Foods. Daniel is also the Coordinator of the Agribusiness Logistics Observatory at FGV EAESP.

Education and Qualifications:

  1. Post-Doctorate:
    • Federal University of São Carlos
    • Apr 2022 to Apr 2024
    • Production Engineering Department
  2. PhD:
    • Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie
    • Aug 2015 to Oct 2018
    • Business Management
  3. MSc:
    • Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco
    • Mar 2009 to Feb 2011
    • Agricultural Business Management
  4. BSc:
    • Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco
    • Mar 2006 to Nov 2010
    • Agronomy

Research Focus:

Daniel’s research primarily focuses on supply chain management, including demand forecasting, inventory management, supply chain network design, supply chain finance, and supply chain risk management. His expertise extends to technology adoption, particularly in the context of agricultural supply chains and biofuels supply chains.

Professional Journey:

Daniel has held various key roles in his professional journey. As a Director of Credit Risk and Financing at AGI, he assessed the credit risk of farmers and agricultural coops, structured supply chain finance facilities, and managed financing solutions. Currently, as the Senior Manager of the Biodiesel Business Unit at Minerva Foods, he oversees biodiesel trading, feedstock procurement, pricing, cost management, and P&L management.

Publications Top Noted & Contributions:

 

  • Citations: 84, h-index: 5, i10-index: 1
  • Since 2018: Citations: 40, h-index: 4, i10-index: 1

Title: “The predictors driving farmers’ decision on drying and storage technology adoption”

Title: “Viabilizando a estratégia de crédito mercantil no agronegócio”

  • Journal: Revista Brasileira de Casos de Ensino em Administração
  • Publication Date: May 9, 2023
  • DOI: 10.12660/gvcasosv13n1c9
  • Part of ISSN: 2179-135X
  • Source: FGV ORCID

Title: “Gestão de custos e formação de preços no setor de commodities”

  • Journal: Revista Brasileira de Casos de Ensino em Administração
  • Publication Date: March 23, 2022
  • DOI: 10.12660/gvcasosv12n1c3
  • Source: Crossref

Title: “Soluções para os gargalos da agricultura”

  • Journal: GV-executivo
  • Publication Date: March 14, 2020
  • Source: Goulart, D. F.

Title: “O desafio da estruturação da cadeia produtiva do amendoim no semiárido do Nordeste”

  • Journal: Organizações Rurais e Agroindustriais
  • Publication Date: July 10, 2017
  • DOI: 10.21714/2238-68902017v19n1p047
  • Part of ISSN: 2238-6890
  • Source: Goulart, D. F.

Research Timeline:

  • Postdoc: Since April 2022 at Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Brazil.
  • PhD: August 2015 to August 2018 at Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, Brazil.
  • MSc: Jan 2009 to Feb 2011 at Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Brazil.
  • BSc Agronomy: Jan 2006 to Dec 2010 at Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Brazil.