Arathi Rameshan | Climate Change | Young Scientist Award

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Ms. Arathi Rameshan | Climate Change | Young Scientist Award

 Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main Germany

Arathi Rameshan is a doctoral student at Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, specializing in atmospheric and environmental sciences. She holds a BS-MS dual degree from IISER Bhopal and has extensive research experience in climate change, remote sensing, and meteorology. Arathi has worked on multiple projects, including elevation-dependent climate change in the Third Pole and post-monsoon tropical cyclone variability in the Bay of Bengal. With expertise in Python, MATLAB, GIS, and environmental field techniques, she actively contributes to climate modeling and atmospheric research. She has presented at international conferences and published in high-impact journals. A recipient of the prestigious INSPIRE Scholarship, she is a dedicated scientist committed to understanding climate dynamics and environmental sustainability.

Publication Profile

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🎓Education

Arathi Rameshan is currently pursuing a PhD at Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, focusing on climate science. She completed her BS-MS dual degree in Earth and Environmental Sciences from IISER Bhopal (2016-2021). Her master’s thesis investigated post-monsoon tropical cyclone variability over the Bay of Bengal. She completed her higher secondary education at CGHSS St. Clare’s, Thrissur, Kerala (2016), and her high school education at AVS Govt. Higher Secondary School, Karivellur, Kerala (2014). Her strong academic foundation in environmental sciences and climate studies has paved the way for her advanced research in atmospheric processes.

💼Experience

Arathi is a PhD researcher at Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University Frankfurt, working on elevation-dependent climate change in the Third Pole (2022-present). She conducted her master’s research at IISER Bhopal, analyzing post-monsoon tropical cyclone variability (2020-2021). She interned at the Central University of Kerala, performing a temporal analysis of vegetation changes using remote sensing (2019). Her internship at the Centre for Human Genetics (2018) focused on mutational analysis, and at Cochin University of Science and Technology (2017), she studied gravity theories. She has also participated in geological and environmental field studies, enhancing her expertise in field data collection and analysis.

🏆Awards and Honors

Arathi has received the INSPIRE Scholarship from the Government of India (top 1% among 0.5 million students, 2016-2021). She presented her research at the CLM-Community Assembly in Belgium (2023) and the Elevation-Dependent Climate Change Workshop in Austria (2022). She was an institute nominee for Girl ‘STEM STARs’ of India (2021) and participated in the IISER Bhopal Annual EES poster presentation (2021). She is a member of Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishad (People’s Science Movement of Kerala) and has engaged in UNFCCC’s Green Revolution Global Program (2018). She was also a student member of the Indian Science Congress (2016-2017) and participated in Kerala’s state-level science congresses.

🔬Research Focus

Arathi’s research focuses on atmospheric and climate sciences, particularly elevation-dependent climate change in the Third Pole. She examines climate variability using reanalysis datasets and climate models. Her master’s research explored post-monsoon tropical cyclone variability over the Bay of Bengal. She has worked on remote sensing-based vegetation analysis and GIS applications for climate and environmental studies. Her expertise includes climate modeling, meteorological data analysis, and environmental monitoring techniques. She actively contributes to understanding global climate dynamics, focusing on the interactions between atmospheric processes and regional climate change.

Conclusion

Arathi Rameshan is a highly promising candidate for the Young Scientist Award due to her strong academic foundation, international research experience, technical expertise, and impactful publications. While she can enhance her profile with more leadership roles, independent research grants, and outreach activities, her current achievements already position her as a strong contender for this recognition.

Publications

  • Title: Cross-Examination of Reanalysis Datasets on Elevation-Dependent Climate Change in the Third Pole Region
    Year: 2025
    Authors: Arathi Rameshan, Prashant Singh, Bodo Ahrens
    Link: DOI: 10.3390/atmos16030327

 

  • Title: Understanding the post‐monsoon tropical cyclone variability and trend over the Bay of Bengal during the satellite era
    Year: 2022
    Authors: Gaurav Tiwari, Arathi Rameshan, Pankaj Kumar, Aaquib Javed, Dr. Alok Kumar Mishra
    Link: DOI: 10.1002/qj.4189

 

Sherine Farouk | Environmental Science | Women Researcher Award

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Prof Sherine Farouk | Environmental Science | Women Researcher Award

Prof SherineFarouk, Abu Dhabi University, United Arab Emirates

Prof. Sherine Farouk is a distinguished Full Professor of Accounting at Abu Dhabi University, United Arab Emirates. With over 20 years of experience in academia and leadership, she has held key positions, including Associate Provost for Internationalization and Assistant Provost for Academic Projects. Her expertise spans managerial accounting, corporate governance, sustainability, and financial decision-making.

Prof. Farouk holds a Ph.D. in Accounting from London Metropolitan University, UK, and has published extensively in Scopus and ISI-indexed journals. She has received numerous accolades, including the Best Paper Award and the Emerald Literati Award for her contributions to research. As a global academic leader, she actively fosters international collaborations, student success initiatives, and research excellence.

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Education

Prof. Cherine A. A. El Kaftangui holds a Ph.D. in Accounting with a specialization in Managerial Accounting from London Metropolitan University, Business School, United Kingdom (2002-2006). Her doctoral research focused on evaluating management accounting practices as a strategic accounting tool for Egyptian manufacturing organizations. She earned her MBA in Managerial Accounting from the Arab Academy for Science & Technology (1997-1999), where she developed a methodological framework for inventory management benchmarking. She also holds a B.Com. in Accounting from King Saud University, Saudi Arabia (1989-1992), graduating with excellence and honors.

Professional Experience

With over 20 years of experience in academia, Prof. El Kaftangui is currently a Full Professor of Accounting at Abu Dhabi University. She has held various leadership positions, including Associate Provost for Internationalization (2022-present), Assistant Provost for Academic Projects (2014-2022), and Associate Dean of Enrollment and Student Success (2019-present). Her contributions extend to chairing major international conferences, developing internationalization strategies, fostering global partnerships, and implementing retention and student success initiatives. She has also served as the Chair/Coordinator of the Accounting Department (2009-2018) and the Director of the Undergraduate Student Research Program (2011-2014).

Skills and Expertise

Prof. El Kaftangui possesses extensive experience in academic leadership, internationalization, strategic planning, financial management, and program development. Her expertise includes curriculum design, accreditation processes, university global rankings, student retention strategies, assurance of learning, and faculty development. She is known for her visionary leadership, crisis management skills, collaborative approach, and commitment to academic excellence. Additionally, she has been instrumental in developing research centers, industry-academia collaboration programs, and innovative student engagement initiatives.

Research Focus

Prof. El Kaftangui’s research spans managerial accounting, financial accounting, corporate governance, capital structure, cost accounting, organizational performance, sustainability, and innovation. She has published extensively in ISI/Scopus-indexed journals, contributing to high-impact research in green accounting, financial decision-making, and international business. Her research impact is reflected in her Google Scholar citation indices, with an h-index of 16 and over 1,700 citations. Her studies on sustainable business practices, corporate social responsibility, and financial strategy have been recognized for their academic and practical significance.

Awards and Recognition

Prof. El Kaftangui has received numerous accolades, including the Best Paper of the Year – Environmental Geotechnics Prize (2023) from the Institute of Civil Engineers for her research on sustainable geotechnics practices. She was awarded the Emerald Literati Award (2019) for her outstanding research on ethical climate, corporate social responsibility, and organizational performance. She has also been recognized with the Abu Dhabi University Distinguished Faculty Award (2015-16) for her exceptional contributions to teaching, research, and service. Furthermore, her research has consistently ranked in the Top Ten Downloads on SSRN in various academic disciplines.

 

Publication Top Notes

Determinants of organizational performance: a proposed framework

Knowledge sharing enablers, processes and firm innovation capability

HRM practices and organizational performance in the UAE banking sector: The mediating role of organizational innovation

Total quality management practices and corporate sustainable development in manufacturing companies: the mediating role of green innovation

Green accounting and management for sustainable manufacturing in developing countries

Examining the capital structure determinants: empirical analysis of companies traded on Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange

Strategy and management accounting practices alignment and its effect on organizational performance

Ethical climate, corporate social responsibility and organizational performance: evidence from the UAE public sector

A Review of Human Resource Accounting and Organizational Performance

Determinants of innovation decisions among Emirati female-owned small and medium enterprises

Conclusion

She is highly suitable for the award, especially if it recognizes research impact, academic leadership, and contributions to women in academia. Strengthening interdisciplinary collaborations and expanding research in STEM-related areas could further enhance her qualifications for broader research awards.