Assoc. Prof. Dr Maria Elisabeth Pereita | Biotechnology & Industrial Applications | Research Excellence Award

GOVCOPP & DEGEIT – University of Aveiro, Portugal

Prof. Dr. Elisabeth T. Pereira is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, and a senior researcher at the Research Unit on Governance, Competitiveness and Public Policies (GOVCOPP). She holds a Ph.D. in Business Economics from the University of Aveiro, an MSc in Economics from the University of Coimbra, and a degree in Economics from the University of Aveiro. With more than two decades of academic and research experience, she has held several leadership and coordination roles in higher education, including vice-directorship of a doctoral programme, coordination of international dual-degree programmes, and leadership of multiple Erasmus+ strategic partnership projects. Her research interests span competitiveness, international and macroeconomics, monetary and financial economics, gender economics, tourism and real estate economics, entrepreneurship, innovation, and entrepreneurial education. She has supervised numerous doctoral and master’s theses and served as an external examiner at national and international universities. Prof. Pereira is the author and editor of several academic books and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, edited volumes, and international conferences indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. Her scholarly contributions and academic leadership have earned recognition through prestigious editorial roles, project leadership, and scientific committee appointments. Overall, her work demonstrates a sustained commitment to high-quality research, academic excellence, and societal impact.

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Featured Publications

Reassessing the International Competitiveness and Economic Sustainability of China’s Solar PV Industry: A Systematic Review and Evidence Synthesis

– Energies, 2026

Are Sustainable Supply Chains Managing Scope 3 Emissions? A Systematic Literature Review

– Sustainability, 2025

Leveraging the Synergy of Supply Chain Analytics, Visibility, Innovation, and Collaboration to Improve Environmental and Financial Performance

– Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, 2025

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chain Agility: A Perspective of Humanitarian Supply Chains

– Engineering Economics, 2024

The Role of Relational Capital in the Innovativeness of Women-Led Startups: Case Studies from the Italian Food & Beverage Sector

– International Conference on Gender Research, 2025

Dr. Thangavel Murugan | Biotechnology & Industrial Applications | Research Excellence Award

United Arab Emirates University | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Thangavel Murugan is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of Computer Science and Information Systems, currently serving as an Assistant Professor in Information Systems and Security. He earned his PhD from Anna University, Chennai, after completing his postgraduate and undergraduate degrees in engineering from reputed institutions in Tamil Nadu. With over a decade of academic experience across leading universities in India and the United Arab Emirates, he has contributed significantly to teaching, curriculum development, and research-driven education. His core research interests span information security, cybersecurity, blockchain technologies, high-performance computing, ethical hacking, cyberforensics, data science for cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and educational technology. Dr. Murugan has an extensive publication record, including books, edited volumes, book chapters, and high-impact journal and conference papers indexed in reputed international databases. His research emphasizes secure systems, intelligent healthcare solutions, AI-driven education, IoT security, and emerging digital technologies. He has received multiple recognitions, including institutional and national-level awards for academic excellence, quality initiatives, and contributions to technology-enhanced learning. A Senior Member of IEEE and active professional society contributor, Dr. Thangavel Murugan continues to advance interdisciplinary research, mentor students, and support innovation in secure and intelligent computing systems.