Bindu Singh | Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Bindu Singh | Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Indian Institute of Information Technology, Lucknow | India

Dr. Bindu Singh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management and Humanities at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Lucknow. A scholar in Human Resource Management with a Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, she specializes in intellectual capital, knowledge management, dynamic capabilities, leadership, creativity, and corporate social responsibility. She has played a pioneering role in establishing academic programs, incubation centers, and industry collaborations, while also publishing extensively in high-impact journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics, International Journal of Production Economics, and International Journal of Bank Marketing.

Professional Profile:

Education: 

Dr. Bindu Singh earned her Ph.D. in Human Resource Management from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, where her doctoral thesis, under the supervision of Dr. M. K. Rao, examined the effects of intellectual capital on performance with a focus on mediating mechanisms. She holds an MBA in Human Resource Management and IT with distinction from the Institute of Cooperative and Corporate Management Research & Training (ICCMRT), Lucknow. Prior to that, she completed a Master of Arts in English Literature and a Bachelor of Arts in English, Economics, and Psychology at Dr. R. M. L. Avadh University, Uttar Pradesh. Her academic journey began at Canossa Convent Girls Inter College, Faizabad, where she excelled in Higher Secondary and Secondary education.

Experience:

Dr. Bindu Singh has been serving as an Assistant Professor at IIIT Lucknow, where she is a founding member of the Management and Humanities department. She has contributed significantly to the design and launch of innovative programs such as the MBA in Digital Business, PGDBM, M.Sc. in Economics and Management, and the Computer Science and Business (CSB) course. She has supervised research leading to award-winning papers, integrated case studies into teaching, and spearheaded initiatives that led to the establishment of five startups and an incubation center funded by the Government of Uttar Pradesh with a grant of ₹1.5 crore.

Earlier, she served as Assistant Professor at St. Joseph’s Institute of Management, Bangalore, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, and as a Lecturer at BBD University, Lucknow. Across these roles, she has taught a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in HRM, organizational behavior, leadership, research methodology, and entrepreneurship. She has also held key administrative positions, including Faculty In-Charge of the CREATE Incubation Center at IIIT Lucknow and Faculty In-Charge of the Library, where she established a state-of-the-art digital library.

Research Interest:

Dr. Bindu Singh’s research explores the intersection of intellectual capital, knowledge management, dynamic capabilities, leadership, creativity and innovation, corporate social responsibility, and entrepreneurship. She focuses on how organizations can leverage human and intellectual resources for sustainable growth, particularly in the context of digital transformation and green supply chains. Her work combines conceptual rigor with practical insights, as reflected in her publications in ABDC A and B indexed journals with Q1 rankings.

Publications Top Noted:

  • Assessing the economic and social impacts of greenwashing: moderating impact of big data analytics adoption – 2025

  • Ethical leadership, organic organizational cultures and corporate social responsibility: An empirical study in social enterprises – 2018

  • Exploring digital agility and digital transformation leadership: a mixed method study – 2023

  • A TOE-DCV approach to green supply chain adoption for sustainable operations in the semiconductor industry – 2024

  • How does intellectual capital drive firm performance via dynamic capabilities: evidence from India – 2024

Conclusion:

Dr. Bindu Singh’s outstanding research and academic leadership position her as a deserving recipient of the Best Researcher Award in Sustainability. Her work advances critical themes such as green supply chains, digital agility, and responsible leadership, making a lasting impact on both academia and industry. By expanding her global collaborations and policy engagements, she is well poised to emerge as an internationally recognized sustainability scholar. Her achievements align perfectly with the award’s mission to honor researchers driving innovation and positive change in sustainable development.

Ms. Diana Alhajjeah | Sustainability Award | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Diana Alhajjeah | Sustainability Award | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Diana Alhajjeah, Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus

Ms. Diana Alhajjeah, a Ph.D. Candidate in Finance at Eastern Mediterranean University in Cyprus 🎓, holds a Master’s Degree in Financial Management from the Arab Academy for Banking and Financial Sciences in Jordan. She has a rich teaching background, having lectured at King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia, where she taught courses such as Bank Management, Islamic Finance, Corporate Finance, and Real Estate Investment from 2010 to 2019 👩‍🏫. Prior to this, she taught at Hussein Bin Talal University in Jordan and as a Math Teacher in Qatar. Diana is actively involved in research and academic contributions, participating in various committees like the Quality Assurance Committee and the Scientific Research Committee 🔍. She has also held leadership roles, including heading the Finance Department Club and contributing to the Executive Committee for External Learning Programs.

Professional Profile:

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🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Finance
    Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta, North Cyprus (October 2019 – present)
  • Master’s Degree in Financial Management
    Arab Academy for Banking and Financial Sciences, Amman, Jordan (2007)

👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience

  • Lecturer
    College of Business, King Abdulaziz University, Rabigh, Saudi Arabia (2010 – 2019)
    Taught a wide range of courses including Bank Management, Islamic Finance, Corporate Finance, and Real Estate Investment.
  • Lecturer
    College of Business and Economics, Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma’an, Jordan (2009 – 2010)
    Courses included Social Security, Islamic Insurance, and Risk Management.
  • Math Teacher
    Wakra Independent School, Doha, Qatar (2007 – 2008)
    Integrated digital tools and e-content software in teaching.

🔍 Research and Academic Contributions

  • Committee Memberships
    Actively participated in various committees such as the Quality Assurance Committee, Scientific Research Committee, and the Academic Accreditation Committee.
  • Leadership Roles
    Served as the head of the Finance Department Club and contributed to the Executive Committee for External Learning Programs.

Publication Top Note:

Firms’ Capital Structure during Crises: Evidence from the United Kingdom