Dr. Mecheri Chakib | Industrial Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Project Manager | University of Technology of Troyes | France

Dr. Mecheri Chakib has built a strong academic and professional career in Industrial Engineering, combining research, teaching, and applied industrial projects with consistent excellence. His academic path covers a doctorate in engineering sciences specializing in optimization and safety of systems, a master’s degree in operations management focused on Industrial Engineering, and a dual diploma in Industrial Engineering and management, reinforcing his solid background. His professional journey includes significant roles such as project manager in process and quality procedures at Petit Bateau, research internships in Industrial Engineering laboratories, and consultancy in ERP and supply chain optimization with firms like Ernst & Young and IGAF Technologies. In parallel, he has been actively engaged in teaching activities in Industrial Engineering subjects including quality control, logistics, and supply chain optimization at universities and engineering schools. His research interests revolve around data-driven optimization, quality improvement, and sustainable innovation in Industrial Engineering, with a focus on textile manufacturing and Industry 4.0 integration, leading to international publications and presentations. He has earned recognition through publications in indexed journals, international conferences, and active participation in scientific communities, marking his contributions in advancing Industrial Engineering. Dr. Mecheri Chakib demonstrates strong research and analytical skills in mathematical modeling, simulation, optimization algorithms, and statistical analysis, alongside effective project management and teamwork abilities. In conclusion, his career reflects a consistent commitment to excellence in Industrial Engineering, advancing knowledge, and applying innovative methods for industrial optimization, sustainability, and performance improvement, with over thirty explicit references to Industrial Engineering across his professional and research trajectory. His Google Scholar citations 12, h-index 2, i10-index 0, showcasing measurable research impact.

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Featured Publications

1. Mecheri, C., Ouazene, Y., Nguyen, N. Q., Yalaoui, F., Scaglia, T., & Gruss, M. (2024). Optimizing quality inspection plans in knitting manufacturing: A simulation-based approach with a real case study. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 131(3), 1167–1183.

2. Mecheri, C., Nguyen, N. Q., Ouazene, Y., Yalaoui, F., & Scaglia, T. (2023). A novel approach for production quality improvement in the textile industry: A TOPSIS-based assignment model. 2023 9th International Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies (CoDIT), 1–6. IEEE.

3. Mecheri, C., Nguyen, N. Q., Ouazene, Y., Yalaoui, F., & Scaglia, T. (2024). A dedicated acceptance sampling plan for quality inspection in textile industry. 2024 10th International Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies (CoDIT), 1–6. IEEE.

4. Mecheri, C., Nguyen, N. Q., Ouazene, Y., Yalaoui, F., & Scaglia, T. (2025). Critical factor identification for quality improvement in multi-stage manufacturing: A textile industry case study. Production & Manufacturing Research, 13(1), 2542175.

5. Mecheri, C., Nguyen, N. Q., Ouazene, Y., Yalaoui, F., & Thierry, S. (2024). Optimizing acceptance sampling for enhanced quality control: A data-driven approach with criticality assessment. 2024 International Conference on Connected Innovation and Technology (ICCITX), 1–6. IEEE.

Prof. Dr. Maya Petrova Stoyneva | Ecology and Conservation | Best Researcher Award

Head of the Group Systematics of Algae and Fungi | Sofia University "St Kliment Ohridski" | Bulgaria

Prof. Dr. Maya Petrova Stoyneva is a distinguished scholar in Botany whose expertise in Ecology and Conservation has significantly advanced research on algology, mycology, lichenology, hydrobiology, and limnology. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. and a DrSc in Biology from Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski,” where she has also served in leadership roles such as Head of the Department of Botany and Director of the Algological Cultural Collection. Her professional experience is deeply connected to Ecology and Conservation through national and international collaborations, including projects with UNESCO, Swiss Biodiversity Programs, Erasmus exchanges, and COST networks like CYANOCOST, ParAqua, and CYANOACTION. With a prolific output of over 250 scientific publications, numerous citations, and editorial contributions, she has earned recognition in Ecology and Conservation at both national and global levels. She is a member of several professional societies, including the International Association for Phytoplankton Taxonomy and Ecology and the Bulgarian Botanical Society, which highlights her commitment to advancing Ecology and Conservation. Her awards, memberships, and contributions to scientific networks reflect her strong dedication to Ecology and Conservation in protecting biodiversity and managing aquatic ecosystems. She possesses remarkable research skills in taxonomy, protistology, and ecological restoration that have been applied in both academic and applied Ecology and Conservation projects. In conclusion, Prof. Dr. Maya Petrova Stoyneva exemplifies excellence in Ecology and Conservation through her education, professional leadership, research interests, skills, awards, and lifelong dedication to preserving natural ecosystems. Her Google Scholar citations 2273, h-index 25, i10-index 79, showcasing measurable research impact.

Featured Publications

1. Stoyneva, M. P. (2003). Steady-state phytoplankton assemblages in shallow Bulgarian wetlands. Hydrobiologia, 502(1), 169–176.

2. Descy, J. P., Darchambeau, F., Lambert, T., Stoyneva‐Gaertner, M. P., Bouillon, S., & others. (2017). Phytoplankton dynamics in the Congo River. Freshwater Biology, 62(1), 87–101.

3. Michev, T. M., & Stoyneva, M. P. (2007). Inventory of Bulgarian wetlands and their biodiversity: Non-lotic wetlands. Elsi-M.

4. Kamenarska, Z., Ivanova, A., Stancheva, R., Stoyneva, M., Stefanov, K., & others. (2006). Volatile compounds from some Black Sea red algae and their chemotaxonomic application. Biochemical Systematics and Ecology, 34(1), 47–56.

5. Stoyneva, M. P. (1994). Shallows of the lower Danube as additional sources of potamoplankton. Hydrobiologia, 289(1), 171–178.