Jilin Huang | Management | Young Scientist Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jilin Huang | Management | Young Scientist Award

Associate Professor; Deputy Director of the Department of Emergency Management | Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

Dr. Jilin Huang is an Assistant Researcher at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, holding a Doctor of Science degree from Peking University. His interdisciplinary work integrates environmental science, transportation engineering, and intelligent algorithms to tackle global climate-related emergencies. He developed a “risk monitoring–engineering defense–chain prevention” framework for climate disaster management. His research spans greenhouse gas feedback loops, nutrient cycle disruptions, and resilient infrastructure systems. He has published in top-tier journals like Nature Communications, Nature Geoscience, and Transportation Research Part F, contributing pioneering insights into climate-sensitive pollutant migration and risk decision-making in autonomous systems. His innovations in early warning systems and pollution control create systemic defenses against cascading climate hazards. Through simulation modeling and AI-driven tools, Dr. Huang delivers actionable strategies for sustainable and adaptive climate governance, earning global recognition as a thought leader in emergency management. His ultimate aim is to support intelligent, climate-resilient societies by unifying scientific evidence, engineering design, and policy innovation.

Profile

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🎓 Education

Dr. Jilin Huang earned his Doctor of Science degree from Peking University, where he focused on environmental system dynamics and emergency management in the context of climate change. During his doctoral studies, he developed a multidisciplinary foundation that included climate-sensitive pollutant modeling, system simulations, and disaster risk assessment. His academic journey was rooted in complex system theory, which provided a holistic lens for analyzing interactions between environmental change and infrastructure vulnerabilities. He excelled in subjects like hydrological modeling, computational algorithms, and intelligent systems engineering, which later became critical in his published works. With rigorous training in research methodologies and quantitative tools, Dr. Huang synthesized environmental, technological, and social datasets to generate comprehensive disaster prevention frameworks. His academic work at Peking University laid the groundwork for innovative research on emergency decision-making models, now applied in global climate risk governance.

💼 Experience

Dr. Huang currently serves as an Assistant Researcher at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, where he leads research projects on climate disaster risk modeling and infrastructure resilience. He has substantial experience in algorithm development for transportation systems under extreme weather conditions, including delay simulation and ant colony optimization. Prior to this, he worked on EU and Chinese national-level projects focused on nutrient cycle imbalance and water ecosystem risks. His early career featured groundbreaking work in deep learning applications for public health crises and post-disaster logistics. Over the years, Dr. Huang has contributed to critical areas such as autonomous vehicle risk response, flood-algal bloom early warnings, and pesticide waste reverse logistics. He has built an extensive interdisciplinary portfolio linking climate change science, environmental policy, urban planning, and AI systems. His active collaboration with engineers, ecologists, and data scientists enables comprehensive responses to multi-dimensional emergencies.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Dr. Jilin Huang has received recognition for his influential contributions to climate-related disaster research. His 2022 paper in Nature Geoscience was integrated into the EU’s early warning system for flood-algal bloom disasters. In 2024, his Environmental Pollution article was designated an ESI Hot Paper, significantly impacting emergency planning for the Yellow River Basin. He also received commendation for his 2025 Nature Communications study, which maps oceanic N₂O flux and supports marine heatwave prediction. In the domain of smart transportation, his work in Transportation Research Part F (2024) on autonomous driving under climate stress was the first to propose a human-machine collaboration model, earning accolades in traffic psychology forums. Dr. Huang’s cross-sectoral approach has been recognized by governmental bodies and international consortia working on sustainable development goals. He is a frequent invitee at top conferences and contributes to policy-oriented climate adaptation frameworks.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Huang’s research focuses on building intelligent emergency management systems that integrate environmental mechanisms, transportation resilience, and pollution-health linkages under the stress of climate change. He examines how climate-sensitive pollutants migrate and transform, notably using N₂O flux mapping and phosphorus retention studies to predict ecological disruptions. His work quantifies the greenhouse gas feedback mechanisms driving extreme weather, thereby enhancing disaster early warning capabilities. In transportation, he designs AI-driven tools for urban flood mitigation and autonomous vehicle safety in hazardous environments. He also explores reverse logistics for hazardous waste and deep learning systems for health crisis screening. His overarching framework connects the risk chain from climate stress to societal impact through smart systems and engineering design. The central goal of his research is to construct a predictive, adaptive decision-making paradigm for climate emergency responses using system simulations and AI integration.

 Conclusion

Dr. Jilin Huang is highly suitable for the Young Scientist Award. His cutting-edge research on climate change-induced disaster response integrates high scientific rigor with real-world utility. His publications in prestigious journals and development of actionable frameworks for infrastructure resilience, pollutant control, and public health crises reflect both scientific excellence and societal relevance. With continued global engagement and academic leadership, he is poised to become a future thought leader in climate risk science and intelligent emergency systems.

Publication

1. Global mapping of flux and microbial sources for oceanic N₂O

 

2. Imbalance of global nutrient cycles exacerbated by the greater retention of phosphorus over nitrogen in lakes

 

3. Unraveling the impact of autonomous driving threat perception on risky driving

 

4. Long‑neglected contribution of nitrification to N₂O emissions in the Yellow River

  • Year: 2024

  • Authors: Shuo Wang, Shengjie Li, Mingfei Ji, Jiarui Li, Jilin Huang, Zhengzhu Dang, Zhuo Jiang, Shuqi Zhang, Xianfang Zhu & Guodong Ji x-mol.com+10pure.mpg.de+10aminer.cn+10

  • Link: DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124099 (published in Environmental Pollution, vol. 351) aminer.cn+5

 

Alessandra Ricciardelli | Management | Women Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Alessandra Ricciardelli | Management |Women Researcher Award

Alessandra Ricciardelli is a distinguished researcher and author specializing in digitalization, sustainability, and governance within cultural and urban contexts. She has extensively explored human capital disclosure, integrated reporting, and the role of universities in the Europe 2020 strategy. Her notable works include research on Italian museums’ digital transformation, sustainable collaborative communities post-disasters, and urban civic networks as agents of social change. Ricciardelli’s contributions to knowledge-based institutions and intellectual capital have been published in top-tier journals like the International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research and Corporate Governance: The International Journal of Business in Society.

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📚 Studies and Qualifications

🎓 Education

1999: Liceo scientifico “G. Tarantino”, Gravina in Puglia Qualification: Maturità scientifica Score: 97/100 2003: University of Kent at Canterbury, United Kingdom Degree: Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Politics and International Relations Class: Higher Second Class with Honours 2005: University of Oxford (Christ Church), United Kingdom Degree: Master of Science in Russian and East European Studies Department: Development and Regional Studies Class: Merit 2015: University LUM Giuseppe Degennaro Degree: Ph.D. in Economics and Management of Natural Resources Distinction: Passed with Distinction 2018: LUM School of Management, University Master, II level Degree: Management of Healthcare Companies and Organisations 2021: Università degli Studi di Bari “A. Moro” Equivalence: Master’s degree in Relazioni Internazionali e Studi Europei (SPRISE LM-52) Equivalence Granted: March 18, 2021

📖 Teaching Positions Held at Home Institution

From 2024: Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Organization Studies, Department of Public Health, University of Naples, Naples. From 2021: Lecturer in “Sustainable Development of Coastal Communities”, CHIEAM, Tricase Porto, LE. From 2020: Lecturer of Organizational Behaviour, Department of Management, Finance and Technology, University LUM Giuseppe Degennaro. From 2017: Lecturer of Economics and Management of Smart Cities, Department of Management, Finance and Technology, University LUM Giuseppe Degennaro. From 2012: Adjunct Professor in “Public Management, Public Policies and Governance”, Department of Management, Finance and Technology, University LUM Giuseppe Degennaro. From 2012: Adjunct Professor in “Organisation Studies”, Department of Management, Finance and Technology, University LUM Giuseppe Degennaro. From 2012: Senior Lecturer in subjects related to organization studies, organizational design, in the School of Management, University LUM Giuseppe Degennaro

🌍 Teaching Positions Held Abroad

May 2019 – July 2020: Visiting Scholar, MIT – Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Connection Science, Cambridge, USA. May 2018: Šiauliai State College, Šiauliai (Lithuania), Visiting Professor. November 2018: Universidad de Córdoba, Cordoba (Spain), Visiting Professor April 2016: ISAG – European Business School, Oporto (Portugal), Visiting Professor From 2014: Arab American University of Jenin, Palestine, Visiting Professor From 2013: Iliria College, Pristina, Kosovo, Visiting Professor

🏛️ Other Non-Academic Positions at Home Institution

From 2022: Scientific Coordinator of the University Master, II level, in Progettazione Comunitaria & Relazioni Pubbliche Europee – Global Affairs & PNRR (MAPROCOR), School of Management, Università LUM Giuseppe Degennaro. From 2019: Scientific Coordinator of the University Master, II level, in Change Management and Social Innovation (MACHSIN), School of Management, Università LUM Giuseppe Degennaro. From 2017: Scientific Coordinator of the University Master, II level, in Monitoring, Modelling and Management of Environmental Systems (MOMASA), Urban Regeneration Management (MURM), School of Management, Università LUM Giuseppe Degennaro. From 2016: Scientific Coordinator of the University Master, II level, in Culture and Heritage Management (MACHM), School of Management, Università LUM Giuseppe Degennaro. From 2015: Scientific Coordinator of the University Master, II level, in Urban Regeneration Management (MURM), School of Management, Università LUM Giuseppe Degennaro. From 2014: Scientific Coordinator of the University Master, II level, in Management and Direction of Education Institutions (MADIS), School of Management, Università LUM Giuseppe Degennaro

🌟 Main Research Activities 

📍 Digital Free Zone in Apulia Project: Feasibility study for the creation of a digital free area in the region of Apulia. Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge (MA), USA, Scientific Coordinator: Prof. Alex Pentland, Director MIT Connection Science and Human Dynamics labs, Duration: June 2019 – June 2020. 📍 Filling the Participation Gap in Kosovo Project: A social capital approach to strengthen the role of six Civil Society Organizations in local decision-making. Client: Civil Society Facility for Kosovo, Office of the President of the Republic of Kosovo, Scientific Coordinator: Prof. Raffaella Nanetti, University of Illinois Chicago, Duration: 2013 – 2015. 📍 Peace as a Value: Education for Peace Project: Leveraging social capital in the Jenin Governorate (JG), its municipalities, and selected Palestinian communities in Israel. Client: Municipality of Jenin Scientific Coordinator: Prof. Mufid Quassoum, Arab American University of Jenin Duration: 2013 – 2016. 📍 Bari SmartLab – Progetti in Rete per Bari Città Futura Project: In collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce of Bari, Università LUM Giuseppe Degennaro, Nomisma, Profin, and LINKS Management & Technology. Scientific Coordinator: Prof. Francesco Manfredi Duration: 2013 – 2015 📍 Community Governance and Sustainable Development of Territories and Communities Scientific Coordinator: Prof. Francesco Manfredi Duration: 2011 – 2013 📍 Governance of Public-Private Partnerships in New Territorial Planning Processes Institution: Università LUM Giuseppe Degennaro Scientific Coordinator: Prof. Francesco Manfredi Duration: 2010 – 2011

Publication:📝

  • Title: Digitalization in the cultural industry: evidence from Italian museums
    Authors: N Raimo, I De Turi, A Ricciardelli, F Vitolla
    Journal: International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research
    Year: 2022
    Volume: 28
    Issue: 8
    Pages: 1962-1974
    Citations: 96

 

  • Title: Factors affecting human capital disclosure in an integrated reporting perspective
    Authors: N Raimo, A Ricciardelli, M Rubino, F Vitolla
    Journal: Measuring Business Excellence
    Year: 2020
    Volume: 24
    Issue: 4
    Pages: 575-592
    Citations: 62

 

  • Title: Visual disclosure through integrated reporting
    Authors: G Nicolò, A Ricciardelli, N Raimo, F Vitolla
    Journal: Management Decision
    Year: 2022
    Volume: 60
    Issue: 4
    Pages: 976-994
    Citations: 43

 

  • Title: Impacts for implementing SDGs: sustainable collaborative communities after disasters. The city of Macerata at the aftermath of the earthquake
    Authors: A Ricciardelli, F Manfredi, M Antonicelli
    Journal: Corporate Governance: The International Journal of Business in Society
    Year: 2018
    Volume: 18
    Issue: 4
    Citations: 33

 

  • Title: Governance, local communities, and citizens participation
    Author: A Ricciardelli
    Book: Global Encyclopedia of Public Administration, Public Policy, and Governance
    Year: 2023
    Citations: 17

 

  • Title: Urban Civic Network as practice of social change and innovation. A case‐study analysis
    Authors: A Ricciardelli, N Raimo, F Manfredi, F Vitolla
    Journal: Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management
    Year: 2020
    Volume: 27
    Issue: 5
    Pages: 1989-2003
    Citations: 13

 

  • Title: Exploring intellectual capital disclosure and its determinants in knowledge-based institutions: empirical evidence from international universities
    Authors: F Vitolla, N Raimo, G Nicolò, A Ricciardelli
    Journal: Measuring Business Excellence
    Year: 2023
    Volume: 27
    Issue: 2
    Pages: 227-245
    Citations: 7

 

  • Title: Role of Universities in the Europe 2020 Strategy
    Authors: A Ricciardelli, Ricciardelli, Fess
    Publisher: Springer
    Year: 2017
    Citations: 5

 

  • Title: Sustainability of urban regeneration projects in resilient cities: a multiple case study
    Authors: A Ricciardelli, N Raimo, F Manfredi, F Vitolla
    Conference: 16th International Forum on Knowledge Asset Dynamics-Proceedings: Managing
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 4

 

  • Title: Smart community: knowledge, capacity building and sustainable development
    Author: A Ricciardelli
    Book: Smart community. Comunità sostenibili e resilienti
    Year: 2015
    Volume: 2
    Pages: 60-117
    Citations: 3