Ruchi Mishra | Business | Women Researcher Award

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Ms. Ruchi Mishra | Business | Women Researcher Award

National Institute of Technology Karnataka, India

Ruchi Mishra is a doctoral researcher in strategic management with a strong academic foundation in finance. She has teaching experience across management, accounting, ethics, and financial management at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her research focuses on strategic management, dynamic capabilities, entrepreneurial leadership, knowledge management, and sustainability in MSMEs. Her work is widely recognized through publications in high-quality, ABDC-ranked international journals and scholarly book chapters, contributing meaningful insights to sustainable business strategy and competitiveness research.

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Bhagya Bhutani | Business | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Bhagya Bhutani | Business | Best Researcher Award

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi | India

Bhagya Bhutani is a doctoral researcher at a premier Indian institute, specializing in finance and sustainability with a strong interdisciplinary orientation. With a solid academic foundation in commerce, she has consistently demonstrated academic excellence across undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Her research agenda centers on corporate social responsibility, sustainability, greenwashing, and their implications for firm risk, return, investor confidence, and long-term financial performance. She has published in reputed international journals and has multiple manuscripts under review with top-tier ABDC-ranked outlets, reflecting the rigor and relevance of her work. Her scholarship contributes to understanding the mechanisms that drive or restrain opportunistic sustainability disclosures and their capital market consequences. Alongside research, she has substantial teaching and academic support experience, having assisted in curriculum design and delivery of advanced finance and financial technology topics such as blockchain, digital payments, and AI in finance, while mentoring postgraduate students. She has also collaborated on policy-oriented and industry-linked projects, including work with government platforms and empirical studies on mergers, acquisitions, and capital structure. A qualified national-level research fellow, she actively engages with the global academic community through presentations at leading national and international conferences and by reviewing for high-impact journals. Overall, her profile reflects a commitment to impactful, policy-relevant research that bridges finance, sustainability, and technology.

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Featured Publications

Bhutani, B., & Jain, S. (2025). Navigating three decades: Corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and risk. Journal of Business Strategy. https://doi.org/10.1108/JBS-11-2024-0234

Bhutani, B., & Jain, S. (2024). Do financially distressed firms employ greenwashing as a business communication strategy? SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4874616

Mohd Yasir Arafat | Business | Young Researcher Award

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Dr. Mohd Yasir Arafat | Business | Young Researcher Award

Aligarh Muslim University | India

Mohd Yasir Arafat is a distinguished academic and researcher in commerce and entrepreneurship, currently serving as Assistant Professor at Aligarh Muslim University. He holds a PhD in Commerce from Aligarh Muslim University with research focused on entrepreneurial intention among Indians, along with a Master and Bachelor in Commerce specializing in Finance and Accounting. He has extensive teaching and academic experience, including roles as visiting faculty and adjunct professor at prestigious institutions such as IIM Kashipur, Lovely Professional University, Jamia Millia Islamia, and Jamia Hamdard University. His research interests encompass entrepreneurship, women entrepreneurship, social and cognitive aspects of venture creation, agricultural entrepreneurship, and sustainable business practices. He has contributed significantly to national and international projects, including Smart Cities Mission, Startup India, and Atal Innovation Mission initiatives, and has served as a research consultant for Oxert London. Dr. Arafat has over 650 citations, an h-index of 12, and 12 documents, reflecting his impactful research output in high-quality journals including Vikalpa, Sustainability, Cogent Business & Management, and Journal of Cleaner Production. He has also edited scholarly books and actively participated in international conferences. Recognized with CREED Fellowship, Junior and Senior Research Fellowships, and multiple best paper awards, he continues to mentor students and drive research excellence in entrepreneurship.

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Featured Publications

Arafat, M. Y., Saleem, I., Dwivedi, A. K., & Khan, A. (2020). Determinants of agricultural entrepreneurship: A GEM data based study. International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal, 16(1), 345–370.

Khan, A., Arafat, M. Y., & Azam, M. K. (2022). Role of halal literacy and religiosity in buying intention of halal branded food products in India. Journal of Islamic Marketing.

Arafat, M. Y., & Saleem, I. (2017). Examining start-up intention of Indians through cognitive approach: A study using GEM data. Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research, 7(1), 1–11.

Khan, A. M., Arafat, M. Y., Raushan, M. A., Khan, M. S., Dwivedi, A. K., Khan, M. M., & Saleem, I. (2019). Role of intellectual capital in augmenting the start-up intentions of Indians—An analysis using GEM data. Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research, 9(1), 25.

Bandaru Kiran | wealth creation | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Bandaru Kiran | wealth creation | Best Researcher Award

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) University, Vellore- India

Author Profile

Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Kiran Bandaru embarked on his academic journey with a strong foundation in Chemical Engineering. He completed his B.Tech from Gayatri College of Engineering, followed by an M.Tech and a Ph.D. from the prestigious IIT Kharagpur. His doctoral research focused on “Intensified Heat Integration in Distillation Columns,” laying the groundwork for his expertise in chemical process modeling, simulation, and control.

Professional Endeavors

Dr. Kiran Bandaru’s career spans significant roles in academia and industry, starting as a Senior Research Fellow at IIT Kharagpur and later as a Research Fellow at the National University of Singapore. He has served as an Assistant Professor at VIT Vellore and LPU, contributing actively to curriculum development and academic administration.

Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Bandaru’s research is centered around process intensification, energy integration, and simulation techniques in chemical engineering. His pioneering work includes the development of novel heat integration schemes in distillation columns and the application of vapor recompression mechanisms to enhance energy efficiency. His research has practical implications, such as in bioethanol production and LNG cold energy utilization for desalination.

Accolades and Recognition

Throughout his career, Dr. Bandaru has received several accolades, including the prestigious Abdul Kalam’s Research Advisor Award and Research Award at VIT Vellore. His publications in high-impact journals such as Energy, AIChE Journal, and Applied Thermal Engineering underscore his scholarly contributions to the field.

Impact and Influence

Dr. Bandaru’s contributions have made a significant impact on the field of chemical engineering, particularly in the areas of process intensification and energy efficiency. His research findings have not only advanced theoretical understanding but also provided practical solutions to industrial challenges, influencing the design and operation of chemical processes globally.

Legacy and Future Contributions

Looking ahead, Dr. Kiran Bandaru continues to lead innovative research initiatives aimed at further enhancing the sustainability and efficiency of chemical processes. His future contributions are poised to shape the next generation of chemical engineers through mentoring, academic leadership, and pioneering research in energy integration and process optimization.

Dr. Bandaru’s journey from academic excellence to impactful research and teaching exemplifies his commitment to advancing the field of chemical engineering. His multidimensional approach, blending theoretical insights with practical applications, underscores his pivotal role in shaping sustainable practices in process industries globally.

Citations

A total of 356 citations for his publications, demonstrating the impact and recognition of his research within the academic community.

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Notable Publications 

Techno-economic feasibility and exergy analysis of bioethanol production from waste

AM Joseph, Y Tulasi, D Shrivastava, B Kiran
Energy Conversion and Management:
Thermal degradation model of used surgical masks based on machine learning methodology

AS Chaudhary, B Kiran, K Sivagami, D Govindarajan, S Chakraborty
Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers
Study on enhancing waste PVC management through predictive Machine Learning analysis of TGA and its economic benefits

R Vyas, P Swaminathan, S Chakraborty, B Kiran
Energy Conversion and Management
A review of the prospects, efficacy and sustainability of nanotechnology-based approaches for oil spill remediation

R Prajapat, H Yadav, AH Shaik, B Kiran, RS Kanchi, S Shaik, Z Said, …
Waste Management & Research,
Static Structural and CFD Simulation Analysis of Failures in Drill Pipes.

A Abdullah, G Krishnan, B Kiran, A Singh
Petroleum & Coal