Dr. Marcos José Alves-Pinto Junior | sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Marcos José Alves-Pinto Junior | sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Marcos José Alves-Pinto Junior | State University of Campinas – UNICAMP | Brazil

Dr. Marcos José Alves Pinto Junior is a dedicated academic and researcher in the field of sustainability, focusing on the intersection of ecological footprint, happiness, and academic performance. He is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil. With extensive experience as an educator and researcher, his contributions span various sustainability-related projects, particularly in higher education. Dr. Alves Pinto has published multiple papers on sustainability, happiness, and academic performance and serves as an Editorial Board Member for the International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 📚🌍🎓.

Professional Profile:

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Suitability for Best Researcher Award:

Dr. Alves Pinto has focused his research on the crucial intersection between ecological footprint, happiness, and academic performance. This area of study is not only timely but also extremely relevant given the growing emphasis on environmental sustainability and well-being in contemporary education. His ability to link these diverse domains demonstrates his interdisciplinary approach, which is a hallmark of impactful research.

Education

  • 2023 – Present: Postdoctoral Fellow, UNICAMP, Brazil 🎓
  • 2017 – 2021: Doctorate in Production Engineering, Universidade Paulista (UNIP), Brazil 🎓
  • 2014 – 2016: Master’s in Production Engineering, Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCAR), Brazil 🎓
  • 2015 – 2016: Specialization in Higher Education Teaching, Faculdade da Aldeia de Carapicuíba (FALC), Brazil 🧑‍🏫
  • 2013 – 2015: Bachelor’s in Pedagogy, Faculdade da Aldeia de Carapicuíba (FALC), Brazil 📖
  • 2010 – 2012: Specialization in Production Engineering, Centro Universitário Internacional (UNINTER), Brazil ⚙️
  • 2012: Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Faculdade de Tecnologia Arthur de Azevedo de Mogi Mirim (FATEC), Brazil 💼
  • 2005 – 2008: Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Fundação de Ensino Octávio Bastos (UNIFEOB), Brazil 📊

Professional Development

Dr. Alves Pinto’s professional growth has been marked by both academic and industry contributions. He currently serves as a professor at Centro Estadual de Educação Tecnológica Paula Souza (CEETEPS), where he has been teaching since 2011. His international exposure includes research activities at Beijing Normal University (BNU) in China. He has actively collaborated on sustainability research, focusing on student well-being and the integration of ecological practices in higher education 🌍📘. Dr. Alves Pinto’s work continues to bridge the gap between academia and sustainability, especially through his postdoctoral research and editorial contributions 📑🌱.

Research Focus

Dr. Marcos José Alves Pinto Junior’s research focuses on the sustainable aspects of higher education, particularly the relationship between ecological footprint, happiness, and academic performance among university students. He investigates how sustainability practices affect students’ well-being and academic success. His work also extends to quantitative models for assessing student sustainability, with particular interest in comparative studies of Brazilian and international students 🌱📚. Through his research, he aims to enhance sustainable practices within educational institutions, supporting environmental consciousness and personal happiness among students 🌍💡.

Awards and Honors

  • Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education (2024 – Present) 📜
  • Recognition for research on student sustainability and happiness in higher education 🎓
  • Multiple publications in high-impact journals on sustainability and environmental studies 🏆📑
  • Academic cooperation at Beijing Normal University (2016) for doctoral research 🏫🌏

Publication Top notes:

  • “A quantitative assessment model for students’ sustainability: evidence from a Peruvian university” – Cited by: 2️⃣5️⃣
  • “Individual-level characteristics of environmental sustainability among students in a higher education institution: the role of happiness and academic performance” – Cited by: 1️⃣5️⃣
  • “Adoption of design for environment practices in the electronics industry: A case study” – Cited by: 1️⃣0️⃣
  • “Calibration of a questionnaire for evaluation of happiness” – Cited by: 8️⃣