Ali Hainoun | Simulation & Training | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Ali Hainoun | Simulation & Training | Research Excellence Award 

AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH | Austria

Dr. Ali Hainoun is a senior scientist and internationally recognized energy systems expert at the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, Centre for Energy, with more than three decades of experience in integrated energy systems analysis, sustainable energy strategy development, and the clean energy transition. He holds a Dipl.-Ing. in Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering from KIT Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Bochum University. His career includes impactful roles across leading institutions such as KIT, FZJ, HZDR, AECS, ESCWA, UNDP, GIZ, RCREEE, and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Since 2003, he has served as an “Expert on Mission” for the IAEA, delivering high-level training, capacity building, and policy guidance to more than 15 countries in the MENA region, GCC, Africa, and South Asia, focusing on long-term energy demand analysis, supply optimization, GHG mitigation, and frameworks aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. At AIT, Dr. Hainoun leads research activities on urban energy systems, specializing in spatio-temporal energy modelling for climate-neutral cities, Positive Energy Districts, and the monitoring and evaluation of integrated energy solutions. He actively contributes to and coordinates major EU and national R&D projects, including PLENTY-LIFE, ASCEND, CREATE, DIGICITIES, BIPED, and GOES. Previously, he served as Director of Research and Head of the Energy Systems Analysis Division at the Atomic Energy Commission of Syria, where he established the national energy planning group and contributed significantly to the development and application of IAEA’s global energy planning tools such as MESSAGE, MAED, WASP, and SIMPACTS. Author of over 80 scientific publications and a member of multiple international editorial and advisory boards, Dr. Hainoun is widely regarded for his leadership, technical depth, and contributions to sustainable energy transitions and integrated urban energy planning worldwide.

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Xuefei Bai | Spatial Computing | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xuefei Bai | Spatial Computing | Research Excellence Award

Liaoning University | China

Bai Xuefei is a distinguished researcher specializing in technological innovation, low-carbon economy, and big data analytics. Over recent years, she has published 27 papers and 2 monographs, contributing significantly to academic knowledge in her fields. She has led or participated in 56 research projects at national and provincial/municipal levels, including notable projects such as The Impact of Green Transformation on ESG Performance in Manufacturing Enterprises and industry-focused initiatives like the Premium Service Ecosystem Propelling High-Quality Development of Liaoning’s Pan-Regional Innovation Ecosystem. Bai Xuefei has been recognized for her leadership and expertise, being selected as a Shenyang High-Level Leading Talent and appointed as a Liaoning Provincial Science and Technology Commissioner in 2022. All her publications appear in CSSCI-indexed journals, and she holds editorial responsibilities as an editor of the Journal of Inner Mongolia Minzu University. Her collaborative work includes the Liaoning Strategic Alliance for Industrial Technology Innovation in AI Development for Manufacturing Processes. She actively contributes to the professional community as an executive council member of the Chinese Association of Young Statisticians, council member across several branches of the Chinese Society of Applied Statistics, a member of the Society of Complexity Management of China, and as a review expert for municipal scientific projects and graduate theses. Her research focuses on problem-oriented solutions with real-world social and industrial impact, combining academic rigor with practical innovation. Bai Xuefei has also authored two books (ISBN: 9787509668337; 9787502373597), further establishing her authority in her research domains. Her work bridges theoretical research, applied analytics, and strategic innovation, promoting sustainable development and advanced technological solutions in China. Recognized for her contributions, she demonstrates a consistent commitment to advancing knowledge, mentoring emerging researchers, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Her research and consultancy projects have influenced policy and industrial practices, reflecting her capacity to translate complex analytics and technological insights into actionable strategies for societal and economic development. Academic and research achievements can be verified via her Baidu Scholar profile

 

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Fan, X., Guo, Q., & Bai, X. (2025). The Impact of Green Transformation on ESG Performance in Manufacturing Enterprises: Empirical Evidence from Listed Companies in China. Sustainability, 17(24), 10911. https://doi.org/10.3390/su172410911 MDPI+1

Guo, P., Wang, X., Jiang, H., & Bai, X. (2025). Does Digital Transformation Improve Manufacturing ESG Performance: Evidence from China. Sustainability, 17(16), 7278. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17167278 MDPI+1

Bai, X., Guo, Q., & Fan, X. (2024). Green Technology Innovation and Corporate ESG — Evidence Based on Listed Companies in China. Sustainability, 17(4), 1410. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17041410 MDPI

Bai, X., Guo, Q., & Fan, X. (2024). Does ESG Performance Enhance Corporate Green Technological Innovation? Micro Evidence from Chinese‑Listed Companies. Sustainability, 17(2), 636. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17020636