Monika Stelmaszczyk | Strategic Management: Absorptive Capacity | Best Researcher Award

Monika Stelmaszczyk | Strategic Management: Absorptive Capacity | Best Researcher Award

Dr Monika Stelmaszczyk Jan Kochanowski University of Kielce, Poland

She has been employed at Jan Kochanowski University of Kielce’s Faculty of Law, Administration, and Management since 2000, where she serves as an Assistant Professor specializing in Strategic Management. In 2006, she earned her Doctorate in Economics from Wroclaw University of Economics, focusing on the History of Organizational Thought within the Department of National Economics. Her career spans over two decades, during which she has contributed extensively to academia, particularly in the fields of management sciences and organizational history. As an Assistant Professor, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role, guiding students in understanding strategic management principles and their historical context. Her dedication to research and teaching underscores her commitment to advancing knowledge and preparing future leaders in law, administration, and management.

Education:

She earned her Doctorate in Economics with a focus on Management Sciences from Wroclaw University of Economics in 2006, specializing in the History of Organizational Thought within the Department of National Economics. Prior to her doctoral studies, she completed her Master’s degree in Management and Marketing at Świętokrzyska Academy in Kielce in 2000, and earlier, her Bachelor’s degree in Management and Marketing at the same institution in 1998. Throughout her academic journey, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to the field of management, with a particular emphasis on organizational history and strategic thinking. Her education and research background have equipped her with a deep understanding of management principles and marketing strategies, preparing her to excel in both academic and professional environments.

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Experience:

Throughout her career at Jan Kochanowski University of Kielce, where she has been employed since 2000 as an Assistant Professor for Strategic Management, she has demonstrated a commitment to both academia and community engagement. In 2007, she participated in a collaboration with EPRD Biuro Polityki Gospodarczej i Rozwoju Regionalnego Sp. z o.o. company, as part of a program aimed at the professional and social activation of women in rural areas, funded by the European Union and the national budget. This initiative focused on enhancing the professional qualifications and skills of unemployed women to meet the demands of the labor market. Despite taking maternity leaves in 2004 and 2009, she remained dedicated to her professional development and societal impact. In 2011, she engaged in a partnership with the Staropolska Chamber of Industry, facilitated by the Świętokrzyskie Regional Development Bureau, to promote knowledge transfer and innovation between academia and enterprises. This collaboration, supported by the European Union and the national budget, aimed to foster economic development through the exchange of expertise and practices. Her multifaceted involvement underscores her dedication to empowering women, advancing knowledge, and contributing to regional economic growth.

Awards and Honors:

She has received several prestigious accolades for her outstanding contributions to academia and research. In 2020, she was honored with the Individual award of the Rector of Jan Kochanowski University of Kielce for her remarkable scientific achievements, highlighting her significant impact in her field. The same year, she delivered a plenary lecture at the “Szkoła Letnia Zarządzania” conference on “Management challenges: social – technological – global,” organized by SGH and University of Lodz. Her lecture focused on the empirical results regarding the impact of absorptive capacity of an enterprise on its strategic flexibility, shedding light on critical aspects of organizational management. Additionally, in 2018, she received an honorable mention for the best article presented at a conference organized by University of Lodz and Professor Agnieszka Zakrzewska-Bielawska. The subject of her paper delved into mediation effects in the context of external knowledge acquisition and exploitation as success factors in the development of organizations. These accolades underscore her expertise and dedication to advancing knowledge in the field of management and organizational development.

Publications:

  1. Relationship between individual and organizational learning: Mediating role of team learning Cited By : 33, Published By : 2016
  2. How Absorptive Capacity and Organisational Learning Orientation Interact to Enable Innovation Capability? An Empirical Examination Cited By : 32, Published By : 2020
  3. Bariery dzielenia się wiedzą w przedsiębiorstwie budowlanym Cited By : 7, Published By : 2013
  4. ZWIĄZEK MIĘDZY DZIELENIEM SIĘ WIEDZĄ A INNOWACJAMI MEDIOWANY ZAUFANIEM-POZIOM INDYWIDUALNY. Cited By : 5, Published By : 2016
  5. Mediacyjny efekt zaufania zależności między organizacyjnym uczeniem a innowacjami Cited By : 5, Published By : 2016
  6. Managerial Energy in Sustainable Enterprises: Organizational Wisdom Approach Cited By : 4, Published By : 2021
  7. Strategic Flexibility as a Mediator in Relationship between Managerial Decisions and Organizational Learning: Ambidexterity Perspective Cited By : 4, Published By : 2020
  8. Zastosowanie podejścia ambidexterity w odniesieniu do wymiany wiedzy i ochrony wiedzy w kontekście zdolności absorpcyjnej Cited By : 4, Published By : 2019
  9. Identyfikacja procesu dzielenia się wiedzą na przykładzie przedsiębiorstwa rodzinnego Cited By : 4, Published By : 2014
  10. Organizational wisdom: The impact of organizational learning on the absorptive capacity of an enterprise Cited By : 3, Published By : 2020

Amir Noori | Water Consumption Behavior | Member

Amir Noori | Water Consumption Behavior | Member

Mr Amir Noori University of Ottawa, Canada

Amir Noori is a Ph.D. Candidate at the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Ottawa, Canada. He received his M.Sc. in Water Resource Engineering and Management. His research interests are directed at water resources planning, Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) methods, Climate Change, and RS and GIS. Results obtained from his research have been published in multiple papers in international journals.

Education:

He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Water Resources Engineering at the University of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada. His research focuses on the rehabilitation planning of municipal water distribution networks under the impacts of climate change, with Prof. Hossein Bonakdari as his supervisor. Prior to this, he obtained his M.Sc. in Water Resources Engineering and Management from Razi University in Kermanshah, Iran, where he achieved a GPA of 16.81 out of 20. His master’s thesis, supervised by Prof. Hossein Bonakdari, involved the development of an optimal water supply plan using integrated fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making methods. He also holds a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering-Water from the Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran, with a GPA of 15.52 out of 20. Throughout his academic journey, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to water resources management and engineering research.

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Experience:

He currently serves as a Research Assistant at the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada, under the supervision of Prof. Hossein Bonakdari. Additionally, he holds the position of Assistant Researcher at both the Departments of Civil Engineering and Geology at Razi University in Kermanshah, Iran, where he works under the joint supervision of Prof. Hossein Bonakdari and Dr. Jafar MasoomPour Samakosh. Previously, he worked as a Scientific Researcher at the Department of Surface Water in the Regional Water Authority of Kermanshah, Iran, under the supervision of Dr. Ali Fattahi. His extensive research experience also includes a role as a Research Assistant at the Department of Civil Engineering at Razi University in Kermanshah, Iran, from 2016 to 2019, supervised by Prof. Hossein Bonakdari. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong dedication to advancing knowledge and expertise in civil and water engineering.

Awards and Honors:

He has been recognized for his academic achievements with various prestigious scholarships and grants. Notably, he was awarded the Admission Scholarship of the University of Ottawa, Canada, spanning from January 2023 to January 2027, followed by the Special Merit Scholarship of the Faculty of Engineering at the same university, covering the period from January 2023 to January 2024. Additionally, he received the Doctoral International Scholarship from the University of Ottawa, Canada, extending from January 2023 to January 2028. Prior to his doctoral studies, he was granted the Kermanshah Province Regional Water Authority Grant in July 2021. His outstanding performance during his master’s studies at Razi University led to him being ranked as the top student in the entire graduating class in September 2019. Furthermore, he was awarded a Tuition-Waiver for the master’s program at Razi University, which he attended from September 2016 to September 2019.

Publications:

  1. The optimal dam site selection using a group decision-making method through fuzzy TOPSIS model Cited By : 42, Published By : 2018
  2. Exploring the role of advertising types on improving the water consumption behavior: An application of integrated fuzzy AHP and fuzzy VIKOR method Cited By : 37, Published By : 2020
  3. A group Multi-Criteria Decision-Making method for water supply choice optimization Cited By : 30, Published By : 2021
  4. Development of optimal water supply plan using integrated fuzzy Delphi and fuzzy ELECTRE III methods—Case study of the Gamasiab basin  Cited By : 30, Published By : 2020
  5. Optimized artificial neural networks-based methods for statistical downscaling of gridded precipitation data Cited By : 29, Published By : 2019
  6. A reliable GIS-based FAHP-FTOPSIS model to prioritize urban water supply management scenarios: A case study in semi-arid climate  Cited By : 23, Published By : 2022
  7. Comparison performance of artificial neural network based method in estimation of electric conductivity in wet and dry periods: Case study of Gamasiab river, Iran Cited By : 5, Published By : 2019
  8. Performance assessment of modified clinoptilolite and magnetic nanotubes on sulfate removal and potential application in natural river samples Cited By : 4, Published By : 2020
  9. A novel Multiple Attribute Decision-making approach for assessing the effectiveness of advertising to a target audience on drinking water consumers’ behavior considering age … Cited By : 3, Published By : 2023
  10. Investigation of Groundwater Resources Quality for Drinking Purposes Using GWQI and GIS: A Case Study of Ottawa City, Ontario, Canada Cited By : 2, Published By : 2023

 

Marek Gmerski | Project Management | Best Researcher Award

Marek Gmerski | Project Management | Best Researcher Award

Mr Marek Gmerski Kozminski University, Poland

He is the Head of Project Management Studies at Kozminski University and concurrently serves as a Ph.D. candidate and Research and Teaching Assistant at the Department of Quantitative Methods & Information Technology. With a strong academic background, he has contributed significantly to the field of project management. His dedication to both teaching and research is evident in his roles as a Ph.D. candidate and Research Assistant, where he continues to expand his expertise in quantitative methods and information technology.

🎓Education:

He currently holds the position of Head of Project Management Studies at Kozminski University and is concurrently pursuing a Ph.D., serving as a Research and Teaching Assistant at the Department of Quantitative Methods & Information Technology. His academic journey began with the completion of his Master of Science (MA) degree at the Wrocław Academy of Economics (now Wroclaw University of Economics), specializing in the Department of Management and Computer Science. With a strong foundation in both management and computer science, he has seamlessly transitioned into a leadership role at Kozminski University, showcasing his expertise in project management studies. As a dedicated Ph.D. candidate and Research and Teaching Assistant, he actively contributes to the academic community while continuing to pursue advanced knowledge in his field.

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Experience:

Since the inception of his career in IT and management consulting in 1998, he has held diverse roles, evolving into a seasoned professional. Initially serving as an SAP R/3 consultant and IT-business alignment consultant, he swiftly progressed to become a subject matter expert in IT investment valuation, incorporating real options calculations into his expertise. His leadership skills were evident as the head of a project managers’ competence center and later as the deputy head of the consulting services department. During the emergence of the agile manifesto, he embraced the approach, becoming one of its early advocates in business-reorientation strategic projects. In 2006, he ventured into managing high-risk business and digital transformation projects in telecommunications, banking, insurance, and media, leaving a lasting impact on strategic IT initiatives. Between 2013 and 2021, he served as an advisor to the board at a power industry manufacturing start-up, contributing to its international recognition. An active trainer since 2001, he has imparted knowledge in management, project management, and performance management (financial controlling). Currently, having partially retired from his consulting and project management career, he joined Kozminski University in 2021. Engaged in scientific publications and pursuing a Ph.D. on crisis management and project management, he continues to contribute to academia and the evolving landscape of project management methodologies.

Publications:

  1. The Rise and Fall of Information Janitors Published By : 2001
  2. Pinky, The Brain, and Strategic Investment Management Published By : 2001