Amir Shahsavari | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Amir Shahsavari | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor , Shahid Beheshti University Iran

A distinguished academic in higher education policy, he holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education from Shahid Beheshti University, Iran. He ranked 1st in the National Ph.D. Entrance Exam and received an Outstanding Dissertation Award. With a background in Mechanical Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology, he transitioned into higher education management. His expertise lies in university governance, faculty policies, and science & technology strategy. He has contributed to national policy frameworks and faculty regulations while teaching at Shahid Beheshti University. Recognized as a National Elite, he has published extensively on academic innovation and policy development.

Profile

Scholar

🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Higher Education – Shahid Beheshti University, Iran (2013-2020) Ranked 1st in National Ph.D. Entrance Exam | Outstanding Dissertation (Grade: 20/20). M.Sc. in Higher Education Management & Planning – Shahid Beheshti University, Iran (2010-2012)  Top Graduate. B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering – Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran (2006-2010)  Ranked 259th (Mathematics) & 267th (Language) in National Entrance Exam

💼 Experience 

Research Methods in Science & Technology Policy (M.Sc.) – Shahid Beheshti University.  Educational Planning Principles (M.Sc.) – Shahid Beheshti University.  Measurement & Evaluation (B.Sc.) – Shahid Beheshti University. Systematic Review Workshops (Ph.D.). Led national research projects on university policy and faculty promotion frameworks

🏆 Awards and Honors 

Shahid Shahriari Scholarship (Shahid Beheshti University).  Recognized as a National Elite by the National Elites Foundation.  Top Graduate in Ph.D. & Master’s Programs.  Outstanding Dissertation Award (Grade: 20/20)

🔬 Research Focus

Higher Education Policy | Science & Technology Policy | University Management. Policy Framework for Universities’ Role in National Science Roadmap (2021).  Reforming Faculty Promotion Regulations (2016).  Publications:. University Contributions to Society: A Literature Taxonomy (Higher Education Research). Academic Capital and Innovation Development (Strategic Policy Studies Journal). Entrepreneurial Universities: Capabilities & Limitations (Cultural Strategy Journal)

🏆Conclusion 

This candidate exhibits strong academic credentials, high research productivity, and policy contributions in higher education and science policy. Their top-ranking achievements, impactful publications, and national recognition make them a strong contender for a Best Researcher Award. However, expanding international collaborations and interdisciplinary research would further elevate their profile.

Publication

  1. Title: Methodology of Research Reviews and Its Role in Knowledge Production: Developing a Typology
    Authors: A. Shahsavari, J. Alamolhoda
    Journal: Methodology of Social Sciences and Humanities
    Year: 2019
    Citations: 9

 

  1. Title: Analysis of Faculty Promotion Policies in the Context of University Role in Development of Innovation
    Authors: A. Shahsavari, J. Alamolhoda, Q. Zakersalehi, A. Khorasani, M. Khademi
    Journal: Strategic Studies of Public Policy
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 7

 

  1. Title: University Intellectual Capital Management: Case Study of Sharif University of Technology
    Authors: A. Shahsavari, M. Yamani, M. Abolghasemi
    Journal: Iranian Journal of Engineering Education
    Year: 1392 (Persian calendar)
    Citations: 6

 

  1. Title: The Second Academic Revolution and Emergence of Entrepreneurial University: A Realistic Reading of the Capacities and Limitations of the Entrepreneurial University Model
    Authors: A. Shahsavari, J. Alam Al-Huda, G. Zaker-Salehi, A. Khorasani
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 4

 

  1. Title: A Comprehensive Approach Toward Understanding the University Contribution to Society: A Taxonomy of the Literature on the Functional Missions of the University
    Author: A. Shahsavari
    Journal: Theory and Method in Higher Education Research
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 2

 

  1. Title: When the University Desires, but Society Refuses: A Case Study of Universities’ Missions in the Context of Contribution to Development
    Authors: A. Shahsavari, J. Alamolhoda
    Journal: Studies in Higher Education
    Year: 2025

 

  1. Title: Exploring Mothers’ Social Inactivity in the Context of Social Activism Conflicts and Family Roles: Presenting a Conceptual Model Based on the Lived Experience of a Group of Mothers
    Authors: M. Khademi, Z. Aalami, A. Shahsavari
    Journal: Women’s Strategic Studies
    Year: 2024

 

  1. Title: The Missions of the National Defense University of Iran in the Framework of Comprehensive Defense and National Security from the Perspective of the Military Sector
    Author: A. Shahsavari
    Journal: Quarterly Journal of Research and Planning in Higher Education
    Year: 2023

 

  1. Title: Redefining Higher Education Policy in the Framework of Iranian Society’s Demand from the University
    Authors: A. Shahsavari, M. Mahdi
    Journal: Rahyaft
    Year: 2023

Amanda Ting | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Amanda Ting | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Senior Lecturer, Torrens University Australia Australia

Dr. Amanda Ting is a senior lecturer, psychotherapist, and researcher specializing in pedagogy, trauma recovery, and digital health. She has over a decade of experience in higher education, teaching across Malaysia and Australia. Her expertise includes curriculum design, hybrid teaching, and industry collaboration to enhance student engagement. As a psychotherapist, she specializes in trauma disorders and crisis intervention. She has published in Q1 journals, contributed to academic content creation, and received multiple teaching excellence awards. Dr. Ting actively engages in event management, industry consulting, and pro bono tele-therapy for underserved communities.

Publication Profile

Scopus

🎓 Education

Ph.D. (Health), Torrens University Australia (2023). M.Sc. (Tourism Research), Taylor’s University Malaysia (2015). Master of Counselling & Applied Psychotherapy, Jansen Newman Institute, Australia (2020). B.A. (Hons.) in International Tourism Management, Taylor’s University Malaysia & Université de Toulouse (2012). Completed 80+ mental health certifications (2020-2023)

đź’Ľ Experience

Senior Lecturer, BMIHMS, Torrens University Australia (2017–Present) Led hybrid teaching, curriculum innovation, and industry collaborations Supervised postgraduate programs and faculty operations. Psychotherapist & Counsellor, (2020–Present) Specializes in trauma recovery, crisis intervention, and pro bono tele-therapy. Event Management & Experience Designer, (2011–2016) Managed large-scale events with 70,000+ attendees and international clients. Subject Writer & Reviewer, (2018–2019) Developed tourism, hospitality, and sustainability curricula for multiple institutions

🏆 Awards & Honors

Teaching Merit Award (4 consecutive years) for student engagement. Leadership in Organizational Restructuring (2023) for postgraduate program excellence. Event Management Recognition for high-revenue music festivals ($3M ticket sales). Invitation to Author Textbooks for curriculum advancement. Industry Recognition & Incentives for international marketing and publication projects

🔍 Research Focus

Pedagogical Innovation – Enhancing engagement through hybrid teaching and experiential learning. Digital Health & Trauma Recovery – App-based support for mental health and stress disorders. Tourism & Identity – Psychological impacts of travel and self-discovery experiences. Interdisciplinary Collaboration – Bridging academia and industry for applied research. Sustainability & Hospitality – Integrating industry trends into curriculum design

Publication Top Notes

  • Title: Dr. Smartphone, can you support my trauma? An informatics analysis study of App Store apps for trauma- and stressor-related disorders
    Year: 2023
    Author(s): Amanda Ting, Craig McLachlan

  • Title: Intimate Relationships during COVID-19 across the Genders: An Examination of the Interactions of Digital Dating, Sexual Behavior, and Mental Health
    Year: 2022
    Author(s): Amanda E. Ting, Craig McLachlan

  • Title: Self Discovery and Backpackers: A conceptual paper about liminal experience
    Year: 2016
    Author(s): Amanda E. Ting, Christian Kahl

  • Title: My Mind and Soul Suspended on a Ticket to Self-discovery. Now Boarding, Koh Phi Phi
    Year: 2014
    Author(s): Amanda E. Ting, Christina Kahl