Dr. Vinay Kandpal is a distinguished professor at the Department of Management Studies, Graphic Era University, Dehradun, has over 19 years of experience in education and business. Holding a D. Litt. and a Ph.D. in Finance from Kumaun University, India, along with a postdoctoral fellowship from PG Administracao-Paulista University (UNIP), Brazil, Dr. Kandpal has made significant contributions to the field of finance and business management. He has authored more than 72 scholarly articles and 15 books covering topics like sustainable finance, financial technology, smart urban development, risk management, circular economy, and financial inclusion. Dr. Kandpal is an active participant in international academic forums, frequently presenting his research at prestigious conferences. His expertise extends to editorial roles in top-tier academic journals, further emphasizing his influence in academia. As a full-time affiliate with the Association of North America Higher Education International (ANAHEI), he is dedicated to fostering innovation and enhancing intellectual discourse in finance. His extensive contributions underscore a commitment to lifelong learning and research, making him a key figure in both academia and the business world.
Professor Walter Leal holds the Chairs of Climate Change Management at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (Germany), and Environment and Technology at Manchester Metropolitan University (UK). He directs the Research and Transfer Centre "Sustainability Development and Climate Change Management." His main research interests are in the fields of sustainable development and climate change, also including aspects of climate change and health. His field experience in over 70 countries, involves missions undertaken on behalf of various international organizations (e.g., European Union, World Bank, OECD, UNESCO, UNEP) and attendance to specialized events in North America, Latin America/Caribbean, Europe, Africa, Asia and Pacific Region, and the Middle East.
Dr. Kamila Frizzo is a researcher in Management, specializing in strategy, innovation, and sustainability. She holds a Ph.D. and a master's degree from the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Brazil, and completed a doctoral research stay at HAW Hamburg, Germany. Her research focuses on climate change, the circular economy, and public policies, contributing to nationally funded research projects. In addition, she promotes knowledge dissemination and the organization of scientific events in the fields of innovation and sustainability. She is a member of international academic networks and has published in high-impact journals, fostering interdisciplinary discussions on sustainable development.
Dr. Noé Aguilar Rivera is a research professor. Ph.D. in environmental sciences with a postdoctoral fellowships in sustainable development, agroecology and circular economy. His research area is environmental management focused on agro industries, sustainability, use of nature-based solutions and circular bioeconomy. As a researcher for 20 years has authored more than 75 high impact articles on regional topics, 6 books and academic products for the dissemination of knowledge in English and Spanish with inter and transdisciplinary approach.
Dr. Tanupriya Choudhury is a full-time professor at UPES, Dehradun, specializing in AI-ML Applications, Geo-Informatics, Brain Computing, Cloud Computing, Public Policy, Sustainability and Disease Detection. With more than 15 years of academic and research experience, he has made significant contributions to advancing AI and machine learning applications. Dr. Choudhury has authored numerous publications in high-impact journals and conferences and is the recipient of prestigious awards for his innovative work. His research endeavors include leveraging cutting-edge technologies to address real-world challenges. A dedicated mentor and educator, he strives to inspire and shape the next generation of technologists.
