Hossein Amiri | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Hossein Amiri | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor, Faculty of Economics | Kharazmi University | Iran

Dr. Hossein Amiri is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Economics at Kharazmi University, specializing in financial economics, econometrics, and macroeconomic policy modeling. His scholarly work bridges theoretical and applied research in monetary and fiscal policy, energy economics, financial stability, and sustainable development, particularly in oil-exporting and resource-dependent economies. Dr. Amiri’s academic excellence is reflected in his extensive research contributions, including publications in leading journals such as Resources Policy, Energy, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, and the Journal of Environmental Management. His research projects, conducted in collaboration with the Central Bank of Iran and the Ministry of Economy and Finance, address critical national priorities such as financial stability frameworks and the economic implications of policy expectations. With 201 citations across 199 documents, 10 publications, and an h-index of 5, Dr. Amiri demonstrates a growing global research footprint. Recognized as a top and young researcher at Kharazmi University and the Alborz province, he has also been honored by the National Elites Foundation of Iran. His multidisciplinary expertise and leadership roles ranging from directing applied research and entrepreneurship centers to serving on faculty recruitment and innovation committees underscore his dedication to advancing Iran’s economic research ecosystem and fostering academic-industry linkages for national development.

Featured Publications

  1. Amiri, H., Samadian, F., Yahoo, M., & Jamali, S. J. (2019). Natural resource abundance, institutional quality and manufacturing development: Evidence from resource-rich countries. Resources Policy, 62, 550–560. [Citations: 104]

  2. Amiri, H., Sayadi, M., & Mamipour, S. (2021). Oil price shocks and macroeconomic outcomes: Fresh evidences from a scenario-based NK-DSGE analysis for oil-exporting countries. Resources Policy, 74, 102262. [Citations: 60]

  3. Mehrara, M., Musai, M., & Amiri, H. (2010). The relationship between health expenditure and GDP in OECD countries using PSTR. European Journal of Economics, Finance and Administrative Sciences, 24, 1450–2275. [Citations: 48]

  4. Amiri, H., Pirdadeh Beyranvand, M., Norouzi Amogin, F., & Alizadeh, S. (2018). Estimation of vulnerability and resilience indicators in Iran economy. Quarterly Journal of the Macro and Strategic Policies, 6(23), 434–455. [Citations: 31]

  5. Mamipour, S., Beheshtipour, H., Feshari, M., & Amiri, H. (2019). Factors influencing carbon dioxide emissions in Iran’s provinces with emphasis on spatial linkages. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 26(18), 18365–18378. [Citations: 28]

Sharifah Emilia Tuan Sharif | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sharifah Emilia Tuan Sharif | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Pathologist | Universiti Sains Malaysia | Malaysia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sharifah Emilia Tuan Sharif is a distinguished Associate Professor and senior consultant anatomic pathologist at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), recognized for her subspecialty expertise in bone and soft tissue pathology and her contributions to clinical diagnostics, translational research, and innovative medical education. She earned her MBBS in 2000 and Master of Pathology (Anatomic Pathology) in 2005 from USM, establishing a strong foundation for her academic and clinical career. Professionally, she serves as Chairperson of the Pathology Specialty Committee, Director of SPICES (Interactive Gallery for Medical Sciences), and Laboratory-based Clinical Master Programme Coordinator, where she leads curriculum development, mentoring, and national quality assurance initiatives. Her research interests include biomarker discovery in liposarcoma (CDK4/MDM2), prognostic markers in colorectal adenoma and carcinoma, environmentally sustainable medical waste disposal, and the integration of VR/AR in pathology education. She has led multiple national research projects, including the KUBOWrapper initiative for deep-soil burial of medical waste, and developed award-winning educational platforms such as SPICESPath 360 and VI-SPICES. Her research skills encompass histopathology, immunohistochemistry, FISH analysis, protein profiling, translational oncology, biomaterials characterization, and digital/immersive medical education technologies. Dr. Sharifah Emilia has published over 80 papers in indexed journals, with significant contributions in Q1/Q2 journals and international conferences, demonstrating both clinical relevance and translational impact. Her work has earned innovation awards (AKRI 2023 & 2024), recognition in the Malaysia Book of Records for SPICESPath 360, and multiple research grants, reflecting her commitment to research excellence, leadership, and community engagement. She actively mentors students, collaborates with the Ministry of Health, and promotes STEM education through SPICES4U Jr. and SPICES4STEM programs. With her outstanding record of research, innovation, and societal impact, she exemplifies the qualities of a leading researcher in medical sciences. 645 Citations, 45 Documents, h-index 8.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Scopus | ORCID | ResearchGate

Featured Publications

  1. Ibrahim, Y. S., Tuan Anuar, S., Azmi, A. A., Wan Mohd Khalik, W. M. A., Lehata, S., … (2021). Detection of microplastics in human colectomy specimens. JGH Open, 5(1), 116–121. Citations: 541

  2. Ch’ng, E. S., Tuan Sharif, S. E., & Jaafar, H. (2013). In human invasive breast ductal carcinoma, tumor stromal macrophages and tumor nest macrophages have distinct relationships with clinicopathological parameters and tumor …. Virchows Archiv, 462(3), 257–267. Citations: 54

  3. Ibrahim, Y. S., Tuan Anuar, S., Azmi, A. A., Wan Mohd Khalik, W. M. A., Lehata, S., … (2021). Detection of microplastics in human colectomy specimens. JGH Open, 5, 116–121. Citations: 43

  4. Pasupati, T. M., Yothasamutr, K., Wah, M. J., Sherif, S. E. T., & Palayan, K. (2008). A study of parasitic infections in the luminal contents and tissue sections of appendix specimens. Tropical Biomedicine, 25(2), 166–172. Citations: 38

  5. Ch’ng, E. S., Jaafar, H., & Tuan Sharif, S. E. (2011). Breast tumor angiogenesis and tumor-associated macrophages: Histopathologist’s perspective. Pathology Research International, 2011, 572706. Citations: 36