Hatem Belhouchet | Operational Research | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Hatem Belhouchet | Operational Research | Best Researcher Award

University Polytechnic Hauts-De-France | France

Mr. Hatem Belhouchet is a physical education and sports science specialist serving as Head of Application Assessment within an engineering-focused academic program in France, recognized for his extensive experience in teaching, coaching, and high-performance sport management. He holds advanced qualifications in physical education and sports science, supported by professional certifications in football coaching, video analysis, and physical activity instruction, which strengthen his multidisciplinary expertise. His career encompasses leadership roles as a physical education instructor across diverse educational and clinical environments, along with substantial international coaching experience as a football manager and technical director in multiple countries, where he consistently contributed to team development, competitive advancement, and strategic performance optimization. His work in training and capacity building includes delivering professional development programs for coaches and journalists on decision-making, technical analysis, and football regulations. As a researcher, he has contributed to scholarly discourse through publications addressing multi-criteria decision-making in sport, sustainability assessment, and psychometric validation in healthcare, with conference contributions further extending his academic reach. His achievements include recognized coaching successes, advancement of youth and professional teams, and the attainment of elite coaching licensure, alongside service contributions that demonstrate leadership, methodological rigor, and a commitment to improving decision-support practices in sport and education. This combination of academic work, applied expertise, international coaching accomplishments, and ongoing research positions him as a distinguished candidate for recognition.

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Featured Publications

1. Belhouchet, H., et al. (2025). MOORA-based assessment of educational sustainability performance in EU-27 countries: Comparing pre-pandemic (2017–2019) and pandemic-affected (2020–2022) periods. Sustainability.

Mr. Hatem Belhouchet’s work advances evidence-based decision-making in sport and education by integrating analytical methods, performance science, and applied coaching practices. His contributions support stronger institutional decision frameworks, enhance athlete and learner outcomes, and promote innovative, data-driven approaches that positively influence both professional practice and broader societal well-being.

Shafeeq Ur Rahaman | Data Analytics | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Shafeeq Ur Rahaman | Data Analytics | Best Researcher Award

Associate Director Analytics at Monks San Francisco, United States

Mr. Shafeeq Ur Rahaman is an accomplished researcher and analytics leader with extensive expertise in data analytics, cloud solutions, and digital transformation. He has a strong record of publishing research in high-impact journals and has ongoing work in areas such as predictive modeling, financial market forecasting, and sustainable supply chain management. His innovative contributions include patents and advanced frameworks that improve operational efficiency and decision-making. Beyond technical expertise, he has demonstrated thought leadership as a keynote speaker and conference presenter, mentoring teams and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Mr. Rahaman has received multiple prestigious awards for innovation and performance, reflecting his commitment to excellence. With a combination of scholarly rigor, practical impact, and leadership in both research and industry, he consistently advances the frontiers of analytics, creating meaningful contributions that influence both academic and professional communities.

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Education

Mr. Shafeeq Ur Rahaman holds a Master of Science in Management Information Systems, building a strong foundation in both technology and business intelligence. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, which provided him with rigorous analytical and problem-solving skills. Throughout his education, he complemented his degrees with specialized graduate certificates in Business Intelligence, Business Process Management, and Project Management, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and practical application of knowledge. His scholastic achievements were recognized through honors such as Beta Gamma Sigma, highlighting academic excellence. This educational background equips him with a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic insight, and research acumen, enabling him to navigate complex data-driven challenges and drive innovation across multiple domains, including analytics, finance, and supply chain management.

Experience

With over a decade of professional experience, Mr. Rahaman has led analytics and digital transformation initiatives for global enterprises. As an Associate Director in Analytics, he has driven scalable solutions in cloud computing, automation, and advanced data modeling, delivering measurable business impact. His experience spans managing high-budget campaigns, optimizing workflows, and implementing capacity models that enhance team productivity and strategic outcomes. Mr. Rahaman has collaborated with cross-functional teams across finance, marketing, and operations, aligning data strategies with organizational objectives. Beyond industry application, he has demonstrated leadership in mentoring teams, redefining analytics frameworks, and fostering innovation. His professional journey reflects a balance of technical expertise, strategic vision, and leadership, positioning him as an influential figure capable of bridging research insights with real-world business solutions.

Research Focus

Mr. Rahaman’s research focuses on advanced analytics, predictive modeling, econometrics, and machine learning applications in finance, supply chain, and sustainability. His work encompasses forecasting financial market volatility, quantifying uncertainty in economic policies, and applying IoT for sustainable energy management. He explores novel approaches such as CNN-LSTM networks, dynamic neuroplastic models, and non-linear econometric frameworks to address complex decision-making challenges. By integrating data-driven methods with practical applications, his research delivers actionable insights that enhance operational efficiency and strategic planning. He has published numerous research papers in high-impact journals and continues to contribute cutting-edge studies under peer review. His focus on both theoretical rigor and practical relevance positions him as a thought leader capable of advancing knowledge while creating measurable real-world impact.

Award and Honor

Mr. Rahaman has received multiple prestigious awards recognizing his innovation, leadership, and research excellence. His accolades include Gold, Silver, and Platinum awards from global digital and innovation competitions, reflecting outstanding performance in analytics and technological advancement. He has also earned the “On Fire” award twice, highlighting exceptional contribution to team success. Beyond accolades, he holds fellowships and senior memberships in esteemed professional societies such as IEEE, RSA, INNS, and Sigma Xi, affirming his recognition within the global research and engineering community. His patents in AI, machine learning, and business analytics further underscore his originality and impact. Collectively, these honors demonstrate both his academic distinction and industry influence, positioning him as a highly respected figure in the domains of analytics, research, and innovation.

Publication Top Notes

Title: Dynamic Neuroplastic Networks for Financial Decision Making: A Self-Adaptive Approach for Mitigating Catastrophic Forgetting in Continual Learning
Authors: Shafeeq Ur Rahaman
Year: 2025

Title: Quantifying Uncertainty in Economic Policy Predictions: A Bayesian & Monte Carlo Based Data-Driven Approach
Authors: Shafeeq Ur Rahaman, Mahe Jabeen Abdul
Year: 2025

Title: Forecasting Cryptocurrency Markets: Predictive Modelling Using Statistical and Machine Learning Approaches
Authors: Shafeeq Ur Rahaman, Patchipulusu Sudheer, Mahe Jabeen Abdul
Year: 2024

Title: Real-Time Customer Journey Mapping: Combining AI and Big Data for Precision Marketing
Authors: Shafeeq Ur Rahaman
Year: 2024

Title: The Rise of Explainable AI in Data Analytics: Making Complex Models Transparent for Business Insights
Authors: Shafeeq Ur Rahaman
Year: 2024

Title: Real-Time Campaign Optimization: Using Analytics to Adapt Marketing Strategies on the Fly
Authors: Shafeeq Ur Rahaman
Year: 2023

Title: AI-Driven Empathy in UX Design: Enhancing Personalization and User Experience Through Predictive Analytics
Authors: Shafeeq Ur Rahaman
Year: 2023

Title: Precision Healthcare Meets DevOps: Secure Data Science Pipelines for Scalable Machine Learning
Authors: Rishitha Kokku, Shafeeq Ur Rahaman
Year: 2023

Title: An Explainable AI Model in Fintech Risk Management in Small and Medium Companies
Authors: Shafeeq Ur Rahaman
Year: 2023

Title: Explainable AI and Interpretable Machine Learning in Financial Industry Banking
Authors: Shafeeq Ur Rahaman
Year: 2023

Conclusion

Mr. Shafeeq Ur Rahaman exemplifies a rare combination of research excellence, technical expertise, and practical impact. His extensive publication record, spanning high-impact journals and diverse domains such as financial analytics, predictive modeling, AI, and sustainable technologies, reflects both innovation and scholarly rigor. Beyond research, his patents, leadership in conferences, and contributions to industry-scale analytics demonstrate the tangible application of his knowledge to real-world challenges. His mentorship, collaboration across domains, and recognition through prestigious awards and professional fellowships further highlight his influence in both academic and professional communities. Collectively, these accomplishments establish him as a thought leader whose work advances knowledge, drives innovation, and shapes future directions in analytics, AI, and computational research. He is clearly a strong candidate for recognition as a Best Researcher, with a proven track record of impactful contributions and continued potential for transformative work.

Osama Sohaib | Information Systems | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Osama Sohaib | Information Systems | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor, American University of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Dr. Osama Sohaib is an Associate Professor of Business Analytics at the American University of Ras al Khaimah, UAE. He holds a Ph.D. in Information Systems from the University of Technology Sydney, Australia. With over 15 years of teaching experience, Dr. Sohaib is dedicated to educating and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students in information systems, focusing on the intersection of technology and business. 🌍📚

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Education

Dr. Sohaib earned his Ph.D. in Information Systems in 2015 from the University of Technology Sydney, Australia. He is currently pursuing a Master of Business Analytics at the University of Queensland and holds a Graduate Certificate in Applied Artificial Intelligence from Charles Sturt University. His academic journey also includes a Master of Science in Computer Science, a Postgraduate Diploma in Information Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Software Development. 🎓📖

Experience

With over 15 years of experience in academia, Dr. Sohaib has held various positions, including Associate Professor at the American University of Ras al Khaimah and Lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney. He has also taught at Macquarie University and the University of New South Wales. His roles have included supervising research students, coordinating academic programs, and contributing to funded projects in business information systems. 💼👨‍🏫

Research Focus

Dr. Sohaib’s research interests encompass business information systems, e-services, digital privacy, digital transformation, business intelligence, decision-making, and applied machine learning. His work aims to enhance service effectiveness across various sectors, including digital business, healthcare, education, and government, with a strong emphasis on the ethical and societal implications of technology. 💡🔍

Awards and Honors

Dr. Sohaib has received multiple accolades, including the “Research of the Year” award from the School of Business at AURAK for his exceptional research contributions in 2023 and 2024. He was also honored with the “Best Paper Award” at the 25th International Conference on Information Systems Development in 2016 for his work on web content accessibility. 🏆🌟

Publication Top Notes

Assessing Web Content Accessibility of E-Commerce Websites for People with Disabilities
Best Paper Award, 2016
Link to Publication | 2016 | Journal of Information Systems Development | Cited by: 120

Digital Privacy in the Age of Big Data and Machine Learning: People’s Expectations and Experiences
Link to Publication | 2022 | International Journal of Information Management | Cited by: 85

Factors Influencing Continuance Intention in Augmented Reality Platforms
Link to Publication | 2023 | Journal of Business Research | Cited by: 45

Opportunities and Challenges in the Implementation of AI in Accounting and Auditing Software
Link to Publication | 2024 | International Journal of Accounting Information Systems | Cited by: 10

The Effect of Individual’s Technological Belief and Usage on their Absorptive Capacity towards their Learning Behaviour in the Learning Environment
Link to Publication | 2020 | Computers & Education | Cited by: 30