UI GreenMetric 2026 Results & Awards Ceremony

Since 2024, Dr. Rini Setiowati has served as the Vice Rector for Collaboration & Global Engagement at BINUS University, overseeing the university’s internationalization, partnership, and global reputation strategy. She began her academic career in the United Arab Emirates in 2003 and joined BINUS Business School in 2008, becoming Dean of its Master Program in 2018. Dr. Rini’s expertise in strategic planning, organizational development, and consumer behaviour has led her to contribute to numerous capacity-building and research programs with leading Indonesian companies, including Unilever, Dexa Medica, Nestlé Indonesia, Nutrifood, Astra International, Holcim, and OCBC NISP. She previously served as a Board Advisor for the Indonesia Travel and Tourism Awards, serves as a jury member for the Indonesia Sales and Marketing Awards, and chairs the jury for the SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals, an initiative of the UN Global Compact Network Indonesia (IGCN) and the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN).

Prof. Matteo Vittuari is a Full Professor of Agricultural and Food Economics and Policy at the University of Bologna and Dean of the School of Agricultural and Food Sciences at ADA University. His research focuses on sustainable food systems, food waste reduction, healthy diets, and evidence-based food policy, combining behavioral economics with life-cycle assessment. He has collaborated with international organizations and led or contributed to major European research projects, including FUSIONS, REFRESH, CHORIZO, FOLOU, BREADCRUMB, FISHEUTRUST, ENFASYS, and FOODCOST. He also coordinated Spoke 7: Policy, Education and Behavior within Italy's OnFoods initiative, advancing interdisciplinary research on sustainable food systems.

Dr. Fariz Ismailzade is Vice Rector at ADA University. In 2024, he was elected to the Milli Majlis (Parliament) of the Republic of Azerbaijan, where he serves as Deputy Chair of the Committee on Science and Education and is a member of the Committee on Foreign and Interparliamentary Relations. Dr. Ismailzade has extensive experience in higher education, public policy, and international affairs. His academic and professional interests include Azerbaijan's foreign policy, regional geopolitics, the Caspian region, international security, public diplomacy, and international education. He is the author of numerous publications on regional politics, foreign policy, and security issues and is a frequent speaker at international conferences and policy forums. He holds a PhD in International Business from Maastricht School of Management. In recognition of his contributions to Azerbaijan's diplomatic service and public administration, Dr. Ismailzade was awarded the Taraggi Medal in 2019 and the Jubilee Medal 100th Anniversary of the Diplomatic Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan (1919-2019).

Rodrigo Labardini is Professor of Practice at ADA University, where he also serves as Director of the Moot Court Program. A distinguished Mexican diplomat and international legal expert, he previously served as Ambassador of Mexico to Azerbaijan (2015–2022) and Nicaragua (2012–2015). He has participated in more than 150 international delegations, reviewed over 700 treaties and international agreements, and authored three books and more than 120 publications on international law and human rights.

Dr. Saurav Dixit is an internationally recognized higher education strategist, researcher, and academic leader with expertise in global university rankings, accreditation, research excellence, sustainability, and internationalization. He has worked with universities, governments, and higher education organizations across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to enhance institutional performance and global visibility. A highly cited researcher, Dr. Dixit has authored more than 285 Scopus-indexed publications and received over 9,500 Google Scholar citations. He has been recognized among the Stanford–Elsevier World's Top 2% Scientists for three consecutive years (2023–2025). He also serves as an advisor and keynote speaker on global university rankings, research management, innovation, and international higher education, and has delivered invited lectures and chaired international conferences worldwide.

Dr. Abellia champions a uniquely human-centered approach to global sustainability. Serving as Vice Chairperson since August 2025, she plays a vital role in integrating humanities and social equity into UI GreenMetric’s global frameworks. A distinguished researcher at Universitas Indonesia’s Faculty of Humanities with a Ph.D. in Cultural Studies from Tilburg University, Dr. Abellia is an expert in bottom-up climate adaptation. Her extensive field research explores the socio-economic resilience of marginalized and post-conflict communities—from advocating for food sovereignty in Eastern Indonesia to studying environmentally vulnerable populations along the Myanmar-Bangladesh border. She is the research chair for the Spatial Ethnography transdisciplinary research group, where she translates grassroots realities into measurable, actionable, and high-level policies. At UI GreenMetric, Dr. Abellia is driven by a singular mission: ensuring that global sustainable development is inclusive, equitable, and firmly rooted in climate justice.

Anar Naghiyev (CMIOSH, PIEMA) is a senior Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) and ESG leader with over 23 years of experience in the oil and gas sector, spanning offshore operations, terminals, pipelines, and waste management facilities. He currently serves as Environment & Social Responsibility Discipline Lead at bp Azerbaijan, where he leads sustainability, environmental compliance, regulatory engagement, and assurance across the AGT region. Anar holds an MSc in Environmental Management from SOAS, University of London, and a Diploma in Health, Safety and Environment (Environmental Protection in Oil, Gas and Chemical Industry) from the Azerbaijan State Oil Academy. He also holds the NEBOSH National Diploma and National Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health, and a BA degree from Baku State University. He is a Chartered Member of IOSH, a Practitioner Member of IEMA, and an ISO 14001 Lead Auditor, with over two decades of experience in environmental management and sustainability.

Prof. Dr. Ir. Heri Hermansyah, S.T., M.Eng., IPU is Rector of Universitas Indonesia (2024–2029) and a Full Professor of Chemical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering. He earned his Ph.D. and M.Eng. from Tohoku University, Japan, and has built a distinguished career spanning academia, research leadership, and public service With more than 120 research, community service, and consulting projects, three books, and one patent, he is recognized among Indonesia’s leading researchers. Prior to becoming Rector, he served as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and held senior leadership roles at the Ministry of Research and Technology/National Agency for Research and Innovation (BRIN). Under his leadership, Universitas Indonesia achieved its highest-ever global ranking, placing 189th in the QS World University Rankings. His international collaborations extend across Asia, Europe, and the United States, reflecting his strong commitment to global partnerships, innovation, and impactful higher education leadership

Rashail Ismayilov is an Azerbaijani hydrologist, Associate Professor, and PhD in Geography specializing in hydrology, hydroecology, water resources management, climate change, and water supply and wastewater management. Since 2025, he has served as Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Water and Melioration Research Institute under the Azerbaijan State Water Resources Agency. He has taught at Baku State University, Khazar University, and Baku Engineering University, and has contributed to international projects with organizations including UNDP, UNESCO, and the European Environment Agency. His research focuses on sustainable water resources management, hydroecological assessment, and water security.

Ogeto Mohammed is an Assistant Professor and Senior Researcher in the School of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Haramaya University, Ethiopia. He also serves as President of the Haramaya University Teachers Association (HUTA). His research focuses on institutional and policy approaches for promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA), climate change adaptation and mitigation, circular economy, agricultural innovation, resilient food systems, and rural development. He teaches and supervises MSc students in several national and international programs, including the Africa Centre of Excellence (ACE) in Climate Smart Agriculture and Biodiversity Conservation. He has supervised more than 70 MSc students, secured several international competitive research grants, and published over 20 articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Tadeu Malheiros holds an engineering degree and a PhD in Public Health, and is currently an associate professor at the School of Public Health at the University of São Paulo (USP). He participated in the creation and coordination of the National Network Professional Master's Program in Environmental Science Education. He serves as an advisor to USP's Superintendence of Environmental Management. Professor Tadeu is the coordinator of the USP Global Cities Synthesis Center at the USP Institute of Advanced Studies. He coordinates the Technical Chamber for the Integration and Dissemination of Research and Technologies within the PCJ River Basin Committees. He supervises research projects focused on sustainability assessment applied to the sanitation, waste, and energy sectors. His professional experience includes work with municipal governments, environmental consulting, and providing support to non-governmental organizations engaged in socio-environmental projects.

Dr. Hussein has over 20 years of experience in management education, research, administration, and training across the Middle East and South Asia. He holds a Ph.D. in Commerce (International Finance) and is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMI® USA), a Trained Independent Director (IoD, India), and a Six Sigma Green Belt. As Associate Professor of Finance at Gulf University, Bahrain, and Head of the Accreditation & Ranking Unit, he specializes in global university rankings, accreditation, sustainability, KPI development, research analytics, and institutional strategy. His consultancy has helped universities improve rankings, quality assurance, and international partnerships. Dr. Hussein has published extensively, presented at international conferences, supervised Ph.D. candidates, and holds a UK patent for an AI-based Fraud Call Detection device, along with three additional patents. His expertise spans international finance, fintech, project management, sustainability, and institutional excellence.