Jetmir Zyberaj | Psychology | AcademicInnovator YoungAchiever Award

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Mr.Ā  Jetmir Zyberaj | Psychology | AcademicInnovator YoungAchiever Award

Ā Mr at Roland Berger,Ā  Germany

Jetmir Zyberaj is a Work and Organizational Psychologist based in Munich, Germany. With a diverse career spanning human resources, consulting, and academia, Jetmir brings expertise in leadership, organizational development, and performance management. Fluent in multiple languages, he has collaborated internationally across sectors, including roles at Roland Berger and the University of Bamberg. Passionate about creating impactful change in organizational settings, Jetmir combines deep psychological insight with practical human resource strategies. His professional memberships and active involvement in organizations such as AOM and EWOP underline his commitment to advancing organizational psychology.

 

Profile

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Education šŸŽ“

Ph.D. in Work & Organizational Psychology (University of Bamberg): Jetmirā€™s doctorate work centers on leadership feedback and employee performance, with coursework covering human resource management, change management, and teamwork. Masterā€™s in Psychology (M.Ed.) (Technical University of Munich): Focused on innovative learning environments, emotion regulation, and self-efficacy, Jetmir’s Masterā€™s studies emphasized the development of interpersonal and educational communication skills. Bachelorā€™s in Psychology (B.Sc.) (University of Prishtina): Core studies included organizational, clinical, and social psychology, with a strong emphasis on research methods, cognitive psychology, and English for psychology, graduating with a GPA of 8.5/10.

Experience šŸ’¼

HR Expert (Roland Berger GmbH): Managed performance evaluations and KPIs for over 400 global leaders, closely collaborating with IT, finance, and payroll for comprehensive data analyses. Research Associate (University of Bamberg): Taught courses on feedback, change management, and teamwork to 300+ students, coordinating projects with Stony Brook University and Hebrew University. Consultant (FiBS Institute): Conducted labor market and educational research for UNICEF and UNESCO across MENA and Albania, securing EU projects worth ā‚¬300,000. Other Roles: Previously, he contributed as a Research Assistant at TU Munich, Consultant for the EU, and President of the Kosovar Association of Psychology Students (KOAPS).

Awards and Honors šŸ†

European Federation of Psychology Students’ Association: Represented KOAPS at the EFPSA Conference in Baarlo, Netherlands, advancing psychology student networks. Project Success: Secured over ā‚¬300,000 in project funding with FiBS Institute through collaborations with UNICEF, UNESCO, and KfW Development Bank. Leadership Role: Served as President of KOAPS, leading initiatives and organizing social activities for psychology students in Kosovo. Multilingual Proficiency: Fluent in Albanian, English, and German, Jetmir utilizes his language skills in diverse international projects, enhancing cross-cultural collaboration and communication.

Research Focus šŸ”¬

Jetmirā€™s research centers on leadership, performance feedback, and work relationships within organizations. His Ph.D. thesis explored how leadership feedback impacts employee performance, with a broader focus on human resource management and employee development. Additionally, Jetmirā€™s collaborations have covered 360-degree feedback, teamwork dynamics, and emotional regulation at work, yielding insights that blend theoretical knowledge with practical HR applications. His international projects also delve into organizational change, innovative learning environments, and leadership effectiveness within diverse cultural contexts.

Ā Conclusion

Jetmir Zyberajā€™s academic, professional, and leadership skills, paired with his unique expertise in organizational psychology and HR, make him a promising candidate for the AcademicInnovator YoungAchiever Award. With his comprehensive experience in both independent and collaborative settings, he has demonstrated a clear ability to innovate in research and apply it practically in global HR contexts. Continued focus on publications and technical skills will only enhance his already impressive profile, aligning with the award’s focus on innovative and impactful contributions in academia.

Publications Top Notes

    1. Developing sustainable careers during a pandemic: The role of psychological capital and career adaptability
      • Authors: J Zyberaj, S Seibel, AF Schowalter, L Pƶtz, S Richter-Killenberg, J Volmer
      • Year: 2022

     

    1. Gaining feedback acceptance: Leader-member attachment style and psychological safety
      • Authors: M London, J Volmer, J Zyberaj, AN Kluger
      • Year: 2023

     

    1. Predicting employee telecommuting preferences and job outcomes amid COVID-19 pandemic: a latent profile analysis
      • Authors: C BakaƧ, J Zyberaj, JC Barela
      • Year: 2020

     

    1. Perceived intrinsic motivation mediates the effect of motive incongruence on job burnout and job satisfaction
      • Authors: C BakaƧ, Y Chen, J Zyberaj, HM Kehr, M Quirin
      • Year: 2021

     

    1. Investigating the relationship between emotion regulation strategies and selfā€efficacy beliefs among adolescents: Implications for academic achievement
      • Authors: J Zyberaj
      • Year: 2022

     

    1. Attachment style and quality listening: Keys to meaningful feedback and stronger leader-member connections
      • Authors: M London, J Volmer, J Zyberaj, AN Kluger
      • Year: 2023

     

    1. A meta-analytic systematic review and theory of the effects of perceived listening on work outcomes
      • Authors: AN Kluger, M Lehmann, H Aguinis, G Itzchakov, G Gordoni, J Zyberaj, …
      • Year: 2023

     

    1. Beyond LMX: toward a theory-based, differentiated view of leaderā€“member relationships
      • Authors: M London, J Volmer, J Zyberaj
      • Year: 2023

     

    1. A meta-analytic systematic review and theory of perceived listening and job outcomes (performance, relationship quality, affect, and cognition)
      • Authors: AN Kluger, M Lehmann, H Aguinis, G Itzchakov, G Gordoni, J Zyberaj, …
      • Year: 2023

     

    1. Latent transition analysis in organizational psychology: A simplified ā€œhow toā€ guide by using an applied example
      • Authors: J Zyberaj, C BakaƧ, S Seibel
      • Year: 2022

Stephen Mutie | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Ā Dr. Stephen Mutie | Social Sciences | Best Researcher AwardĀ 

Dr. Stephen Mutie is a tenured lecturer at Kenyatta University, Kenya, specializing in African Literature, Gender and Subaltern Studies, and Social Media Activism. He earned his PhD in Literature from Laikipia University and has a robust research background, including a Post-Doctoral fellowship at Bayreuth University, Germany. Dr. Mutie has extensive teaching experience, curriculum development, and student mentorship. He has also served in significant research roles, including as a Senior Research Associate at the Institute of African Women in Law. His work is published in esteemed journals, reflecting his contributions to literary and cultural studies.

Profile

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Education šŸŽ“

Post-Doc (Sept 2019 – July 2020) Bayreuth Academy of Advanced African Studies; African Multiple Cluster of Excellence, Bayreuth University, Germany. PhD in Literature (2015 – 2018) Laikipia University, Kenya. Master of Arts in Literature (2010 – 2015) Egerton University, Kenya. B.Ed. Arts (English and Literature, First Class Honours) (2005 – 2009) Egerton University, Kenya

Research Interests šŸ”

  • Gender and Subaltern Studies
  • Language and Cultural Studies
  • African Literature
  • Politics, Representation, and Social Media Activism

Teaching Experience šŸ§‘ā€šŸ«

Kenyatta University, Kenya Tenured Lecturer (April 2019 – Present)l, Developing and implementing teaching programmes/reviewing the curriculum at the department, Internal examiner for postgraduate proposal and thesis defenses, Coordination and teaching courses such as Literary Theory, Gender Studies, and African Literature, Career advising and mentorship for students taking B.Ed. English and Literature, Organizing seminars and conferences for knowledge sharing in the department, Managing digital and virtual learning for the department, Tutorial Fellow/Assistant Lecturer (Oct 2017 – April 2019), Coordination of Literature programs at Kenyatta University, Teaching courses such as Literary Theory, Gender Studies, and African Literature. Teacher Service Commission, Kenya English Language and English Literature Teacher (Sept 2012 – Jan 2016)

Other Professional and Work Experience šŸ’¼

Senior Research Associate (SRA) (July 2022 – Dec 2022) The Institute of African Women in Law, Developing research objectives, projects, and proposals, Acting as principal investigator on research projects, Conducting individual or collaborative research projects, Extending, transforming, and applying knowledge from scholarship to research and training projects, Writing or contributing to publications or disseminating research findings using various media. Project Manager/Country Consultant (Dec 2021 – June 2022) The Institute of African Women in Law, Title of Project: African Women in Law and Leadership, Reviewer and Editor (Dec 2020 – Dec 2021) UNDP Kenya for the FOLLAP Project (Faculty of Law Legal Aid Project at Egerton University, Kenya)

Awards and Honours šŸ†

Excellence Award (2020) Bayreuth Multiple Cluster of Excellence: Bayreuth Academy of Advanced African Studies, Bayreuth University. Government of Kenya Scholarship Award (2016, 2010) Through Higher Education Loans Board. First Class Honours (2009)
Bachelor of Education, Egerton University, Kenya

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  • Jomo Kenyatta’s Speeches and the Construction of Identities of a Nationalist Leader
    • Authors: S.M. Mutie, A.S.M. Oka, B. Chemwei
    • Journal: English Language and Literature Studies, 2015
    • Citations: 10

 

  • Self-mythologization in East African Political Writings: Kenyatta, Nyerere, and Museveni
    • Author: S.M. Mutie
    • Journal: Eastern African Literary and Cultural Studies, 2018
    • Citations: 4

 

  • Contesting the Subaltern Narrative: The Trickster Trope in the Kenyan Political Autobiography
    • Author: S. Mutie
    • Journal: Eastern African Literary and Cultural Studies, 2020
    • Citations: 3

 

  • Labelling and Othering: (Re) Engaging Wangari Maathaiā€™s Madwoman Tag in Unbowed: A Memoir
    • Author: S. Mutie
    • Journal: Imbizo, 2022
    • Citations: 2

 

  • Re-membering Wangari Maathaiā€™s Feminist Scholarship in her Autobiography Unbowed: One Womanā€™s Story
    • Author: S.M. Mutie
    • Journal: Journal of Higher Education in Africa/Revue de l’enseignement supĆ©rieur en Afrique, 2022
    • Citations: 1

 

  • Ideographs of Resistance and Identity Construction in the Kenyan Political Autobiography
    • Authors: S. Mutie, N. Goro-Kamau
    • Journal: Coretrain Journal of Languages, Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, 2018
    • Citations: 1

 

  • ā€˜The South in the Northā€™: Worlding Kenyanness in Alex Chamwadaā€™s TV series Daring Abroad
    • Author: S. Mutie
    • Journal: Eastern African Literary and Cultural Studies, 2024

 

  • Dramatization of Agency and Ecological Consciousness in How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue and Oil on Water by Helon Habila
    • Authors: R. Mwaga, S. Mutie, M. Gaita
    • Journal: East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 2024

 

  • (Un) even Cultural Productions: (Re) theorising Silences in the Kenyan Political Life Writing
    • Authors: S. Mutie, A. Rutere
    • Journal: English Studies in Latin America: A Journal of Cultural and Literary Criticism, 2023

 

  • Virtualising Africaā€™s Arts, Securing the Future: Engendering Africaā€™s Popular Songs on TikTokā€™s Enchanted Space
    • Author: S. Mutie
    • Journal: Africa Insight, 2023