UI GreenMetric 2026 Results & Awards Ceremony

Appointed Chairperson of UI GreenMetric World University Rankings in June 2025, Dr. Vishnu Juwono leads efforts to advance a more integrated, cross-sectoral sustainability approach. Under his leadership, UI GreenMetric has grown to over 1,700 participating institutions across 105+ countries. He expanded the initiative by launching the Sustainable Corporate Rankings, extending sustainability assessment beyond universities to include the private sector and strengthening links between academia, government, and business. An Associate Professor at Universitas Indonesia, Dr. Vishnu specializes in governance, public policy, and institutional transformation, with prior leadership roles in strategic reform and public relations. His work focuses on bridging academic research with real-world sustainability and governance solutions.

Xue Yang is a Senior Consultant at Shanghai Ranking Consultancy, with a focus on global university rankings and research performance evaluation. She has worked closely with universities across multiple regions, providing strategic insights on benchmarking, academic impact, and institutional development. Her expertise lies in data-driven analysis and international higher education trends, contributing to the advancement of global ranking methodologies and their application in university governance and decision-making.

Professor Ghassan Aouad is the Chancellor of Abu Dhabi University, appointed in January 2023, after serving over eight years as President of Applied Science University. He earned his MSc (1987) and PhD (1991) from Loughborough University and held senior roles at University of Salford, including Pro Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation. He later expanded his leadership internationally as President of University of Wollongong in Dubai and Vice President at Gulf University for Science and Technology. A prolific academic, he has supervised many PhD students, published extensively, and secured significant research funding. He is also a Fellow of Advance HE and the Chartered Institute of Building, and received an honorary doctorate from Loughborough University in 2016.

Professor Waleed M. Sweileh is a Professor of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University. He has also served in key academic leadership roles such as Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Dean of Scientific Research, and Dean of Graduate Studies, as well as Director of the University Ranking Department. His research focuses on bibliometric and scientometric analysis, global health research mapping, antimicrobial resistance, non-communicable diseases, mental health, and access to medicines. He is widely published in international peer-reviewed journals and is recognized for his contributions to research evaluation and higher education quality systems.

Prof. Nazih Khaddaj Mallat (IEEE Senior Member, and member of the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec) received his Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Lebanese University (2000), Master from Telecom Bretagne, France (2002), and Ph.D. in Telecommunications from University of Quebec, Canada (2010). He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at École Polytechnique de Montréal (2010–2012) and received two FQRNT scholarships for academic excellence. Since 2013, he has held several academic and administrative positions at Al Ain University (United Arab Emirates), including Head of Department, Deputy Dean (College of Engineering), Dean (College of Engineering), and Director of the QA & Institutional Research Center. He has been Vice President (Accreditation & QA) since 2020. Prof. Khaddaj Mallat is a certified reviewer for several accreditation bodies, including CAA (UAE), ADEK (UAE), ABET (USA), CAEP (USA), and QAA (UK), and has participated in over 25 accreditation visits (both on-site & virtual) across multiple countries.

Dr Maria Tareen is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering at Coventry University, working across renewable energy engineering, energy storage and engineering education. She holds a PhD from the University of Warwick and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She has led Royal Academy of Engineering and British Council partnerships, and asks how inclusion, ethics, and equity can be built into sustainable campus transformation rather than added as afterthoughts.

Elkhan Bashirov is the General Manager of Umid-Babek Operating Company (UBOC), leading the development of one of Azerbaijan's strategic offshore gas assets. With more than two decades of international experience in the energy sector, he has held senior leadership positions in operations, projects, and corporate strategy, including roles on major oil field developments and at bp's headquarters in London. In addition to his industry leadership, he serves as an Adjunct Professor at Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University (ASOIU). Mr. Bashirov holds an Executive MBA from the University of Oxford and an MSc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Manchester and is a Chartered Member of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).

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

Mohammad Falahat is a Professor and Director of the Strategic Research Institute (SRI) at Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation. He specializes in international entrepreneurship, SME internationalization, sustainability, and data analytics. He is a highly published researcher in Scopus and Web of Science journals, focusing on digitalisation and global business strategy. He is also a recipient of major awards, including the Asian Research Excellence Award (2025) and the National Outstanding Researcher Award (2025), and is active in international research collaborations and consultancy.

Elmir Mammadli is a specialist in ecology, occupational safety and health, ESG, and sustainability, with degrees from Baku State University and Marmara University, along with a GPM-b™ certification. He is the Founder and Director of ESDGoals LLC, where he leads ESG training, green transformation, and sustainability consultancy services. He has held managerial roles in private companies, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, and “Azersu” OJSC, and has also worked with UNEP as a greenhouse gas inventory expert. Additionally, he contributes to ESG standards in Azerbaijan and is the author of the national standard AZS 962:2024 on Green Business Management Systems.

Tural Maharramov is an environmental engineer and academic from Baku, Azerbaijan. He holds degrees in Environmental Engineering from the National Aviation Academy and a Master’s degree from the University of Nottingham, and has pursued doctoral research in aerospace-based environmental assessment. He began his career at AZAL and joined SOCAR in 2014, where he now serves as Head of the Ecology Department at the Heydar Aliyev Oil Refinery and Environmental Manager at SOCAR Downstream Management. He also has teaching experience and holds several international certifications in environmental and safety management.

Professor Raphael J. Heffron is Professor and Dean at the College of Law at Abu Dhabi University (a world Top-250 THE university). He is an international expert on law and commerce in the areas of energy, climate change, sustainability, just transition and public policy issues. He also is a qualified Barrister-at-Law, a Senior Counsel and a graduate of both Oxford and Cambridge Universities (UK). Professor Heffron's world leading work is featured in the Top1% in the Clarvariate ranking and in the Top-2% Stanford-Elsevier Scientist List since 2020. He has published over 220 publications of different types with translated work in multiple languages including Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish, Arabic and Persian. Professor Heffron has given just over 240 keynotes/guest lectures in 71 countries.

Ahmed Jendeya is a PhD researcher in Electrical Power Systems at Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University. He holds BSc and MSc degrees in Electrical Engineering and has academic and professional experience in power systems, electrical infrastructure, renewable energy integration, sustainable energy solutions, and technical training. His work combines engineering practice, research, and education, with a particular interest in modern energy systems, sustainable development, and the role of technology in improving institutional and societal performance. He has contributed to academic, technical, and educational projects across different contexts, bringing together analytical thinking, practical engineering experience, and a strong interest in innovation and knowledge-sharing.

Marco Arcieri is the President of International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage and Secretary General of the Italian National Committee (ITAL-ICID). He also serves at the Southern Italy Hydrographic District Authority under the Italian Ministry of Environment, focusing on water resources management, flood prevention, and drought preparedness. With more than 30 years of experience, he has contributed to global research in irrigation, agricultural water management, climate change, and sustainable agriculture, visiting over 60 countries for international projects and conferences. He holds an International PhD in Crop Systems, Forestry and Environmental Sciences and is a member of the Steering Committee of the Food and Agriculture Organization WASAG Program, while serving as a Permanent Observer to FAO, IFAD, and WMO.