Prof. Mirela Panait currently holds the position of Professor at the Faculty of Economic Sciences, Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti, in Romania. Since 2021, Prof. Panait is also a scientific researcher at the Institute of National Economy and PhD advisor at the doctoral school of the Romanian Academy. Her work experience includes teaching courses and seminaries, research activities, and participating in scientific conferences. She has published 7 books, including as co-editor of ‘Recycling, Upcycling, and Waste Management’ (Elsevier, 2026), and over 100 scientific papers in the areas of energy transition, international finance, and sustainable development, including articles in leading international journals, and has also been editor, associate editor, guest editor or reviewer for prestigious international journals.Eglantina Hysa is a Full Professor of Economics based in Brussels, specializing in development economics, social policy, and quality assurance in higher education. She has an extensive publication record, including book chapters and technical reports in leading international journals and with reputable publishers. With over 15 years of professional experience, Professor Hysa has a strong background in innovation and business consultancy, focusing on business models, strategic development, KPI analysis, digital economy, and sustainability. She has successfully led cross-functional teams, NGOs, and large-scale international projects, serving in senior roles as project lead and stakeholder coordinator. She is a certified expert evaluator for European Commission programs, including Horizon 2020 and Erasmus+, contributing to the evaluation and advancement of research and education initiatives across Europe. Her research and professional activities center on the intersections of economic development, cultural dynamics, and sustainable business practices, supporting evidence-based policies for inclusive growth and social cohesion.Dr. Lukman Raimi is an Assistant Professor at the Universiti Brunei Darussalam, UBD School of Business and Economics (SBE). Prior to joining the UBD, he was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Entrepreneurship, the Coordinator Graduate Program in the School of Business & Entrepreneurship and the Director Centre for Entrepreneurship at the American University of Nigeria. He is an Entrepreneurship Educator trained at the Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), Ahmedabad, India under the World Bank-Step B Project. He had undergone a special training in Enterprise Education for Employability at Pan-Atlantic University Nigeria under the British Council’s sponsorship. He is an alumnus of the Cumberland Lodge Residential Mentoring, Windsor, United Kingdom. He attended the Experiential Classroom XX for Entrepreneurship Educators at the University of Tampa, Tampa, Florida, United States. He has delivered conferences/seminar papers in Turkey, Malaysia, Ghana, Togo, India, Belfast, Leicester, US. Dr. Syed Abdul Rehman Khan is Director of Business Research and Consultancy Ltd, Sheffield, UK, a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credentialed in the USA, and a postdoctoral fellow from Tsinghua University. With over 15 years of core experience at both industry and academic levels, he has published nearly 200 peer-reviewed articles in SSCI/SCI and ABS-listed journals, with several papers indexed in Essential Science Indicators (ESI). He is the author of 11 published academic books on business administration, circular economy, and green practices in business operations. He received scientific innovation awards three times consecutively by the Education Department of Shaanxi Provincial Government, China. Dr. Khan also holds memberships in APCIS-U.S.; Production and Operation Management Society, India; Council of Supply Chain Management of Professionals U.S.; Supply Chain Association of Pakistan; and Global Supply Chain Council China.

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