商品描述
This work includes practical strategies for driving sustainability and innovation with a focus on Bahrain's role as a regional leader in sustainability and innovation. This volume approaches its subject by combining global research with Gulf-specific insights, offering actionable frameworks rather than abstract theory. What's new is its integration of sustainability with cutting-edge technologies--AI, IoT, blockchain--applied to real-world challenges in business, tourism, education, and engineering. The work covers diverse sectors, from green packaging and smart energy systems to sustainable heritage and digital transformation. Designed for academics, professionals, and policymakers, it serves as a guide for aligning growth with environmental responsibility. Key uses include shaping corporate strategies, informing policy decisions, and advancing research on sustainable development.
商品描述(中文翻譯)
本書包含了推動可持續性和創新的實用策略，重點在於巴林作為區域可持續性和創新領導者的角色。本卷通過結合全球研究與海灣地區的特定見解來探討其主題，提供可行的框架，而非抽象的理論。新穎之處在於將可持續性與尖端技術（如人工智慧、物聯網、區塊鏈）整合，應用於商業、旅遊、教育和工程等現實挑戰。本書涵蓋多個領域，從綠色包裝和智慧能源系統到可持續遺產和數位轉型。該書旨在為學術界、專業人士和政策制定者提供指導，以協調增長與環境責任。主要用途包括塑造企業策略、提供政策決策依據，以及推進可持續發展的研究。
作者簡介
Dr. Giuseppe Cantafio is an Associate Professor of Business and Management at the American University of Bahrain (AUBH), specializing in Strategic Management, Innovation, Supply Chain, and Sustainability. He has extensive experience supervising DBA, MBA, and PhD research projects and actively contributes to AUBH's Research Center. Dr. Cantafio has held academic positions in multiple countries and participated in international conferences across Europe, the US, Africa, and the Middle East. His research focuses on innovation, business strategy, sustainability, and education, with numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and Scopus-indexed conferences. He is a Senior Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and engages in editorial work, curriculum development, and industry collaborations, emphasizing sustainable and innovation-driven strategies and technology integration in management education. Dr. Layla Alali, Research Director of AUBH's Research Centre and Assistant Professor, also holds an honorary position at Alliance Manchester Business School. Her research addresses sustainable transportation and has been published in leading journals such as Transportation Research Part A and Part D (ABS3). Prof. Shahid Maqsood, Coordinator of Industrial and Mechanical Engineering Programs, has over 23 years of experience and a PhD in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. His expertise includes AI-driven optimization, Operations Management, Sustainable Engineering, and Smart Manufacturing. He has advanced Industry 4.0 initiatives, established state-of-the-art labs, and led national curriculum development and industry projects. Dr. Alaaeddine Ramadan, Associate Professor of Computer and Communication Engineering, earned his PhD from the University of Limoges, France. His research focuses on microwave transistor modeling, power amplifier optimization, and advanced communication systems. Dr. Mansoor Farooq, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, specializes in Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, and IoT. With over 15 years of experience, he has published extensively in indexed journals, holds patents from India and the UK, and authored academic books. Mr. Mohammad Al-Shoqran, Lecturer in Mathematics and Statistics, has over 15 years of teaching experience. His research interests include mathematical statistics and applications, with numerous publications in recognized journals and conferences. Prof. Hanan Naser, Associate Provost at AUBH and Professor of Business and Economics, is a visionary academic leader with over 20 years of experience spanning higher education, industry, and public sector consultancy. She has held senior roles including Dean of the College of Business and Management, Programs Lead for Undergraduate Business Programs, and Chair of the Research Council. In her current role, she oversees academic operations, faculty development, research advancement, and international partnerships, driving excellence in teaching, research, and global engagement. Prof. Naser has been instrumental in AUBH's strategic growth through program innovation, accreditation readiness, and collaboration with international institutions. A Fulbright alumna (SUSI 2022) and Principal Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy (PFHEA), she holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Sheffield, an MBA from the New York Institute of Technology, and a BSc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Bahrain. Her leadership reflects a commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and aligning education with evolving industry and societal needs.
作者簡介(中文翻譯)
喬治·坎塔菲奧博士是巴林美國大學（AUBH）商業與管理學副教授，專注於戰略管理、創新、供應鏈和可持續性。他在指導DBA、MBA和博士研究項目方面擁有豐富的經驗，並積極參與AUBH的研究中心。坎塔菲奧博士曾在多個國家擔任學術職位，並參加過歐洲、美國、非洲和中東的國際會議。他的研究重點在於創新、商業策略、可持續性和教育，並在同行評審的期刊和Scopus索引的會議上發表了多篇論文。他是英國高等教育學院的高級研究員（SFHEA），參與編輯工作、課程開發和產業合作，強調可持續和以創新為驅動的策略以及技術在管理教育中的整合。萊拉·阿拉利博士是AUBH研究中心的研究主任及助理教授，同時在曼徹斯特商學院擔任榮譽職位。她的研究涉及可持續交通，並在《交通研究A部分》和《交通研究D部分》（ABS3）等領先期刊上發表。沙希德·馬克蘇德教授是工業與機械工程項目的協調員，擁有超過23年的經驗及工業與製造工程博士學位。他的專業領域包括基於AI的優化、運營管理、可持續工程和智能製造。他推進了工業4.0的倡議，建立了最先進的實驗室，並主導了國家課程開發和產業項目。阿拉艾丁·拉馬丹博士是計算機與通信工程的副教授，於法國利摩日大學獲得博士學位。他的研究專注於微波晶體管建模、功率放大器優化和先進通信系統。曼蘇爾·法魯克博士是計算機科學的助理教授，專長於網絡安全、機器學習和物聯網。擁有超過15年的經驗，他在索引期刊上發表了大量論文，持有來自印度和英國的專利，並著有學術書籍。穆罕默德·阿爾-肖克蘭先生是數學與統計學的講師，擁有超過15年的教學經驗。他的研究興趣包括數學統計及其應用，並在知名期刊和會議上發表了多篇論文。哈南·納塞爾教授是AUBH的副教務長及商業與經濟學教授，是一位具有遠見的學術領導者，擁有超過20年的高等教育、產業和公共部門顧問經驗。她曾擔任商業與管理學院院長、本科商業項目的項目負責人及研究委員會主席。在目前的職位上，她負責學術運營、教職員發展、研究推進和國際合作，推動教學、研究和全球參與的卓越。納塞爾教授在AUBH的戰略增長中發揮了重要作用，通過項目創新、認證準備和與國際機構的合作。作為富布賴特校友（SUSI 2022）和英國高等教育學院的首席研究員（PFHEA），她擁有謝菲爾德大學的經濟學博士學位、紐約理工學院的MBA學位以及巴林大學的化學工程學士學位。她的領導體現了對持續改進、創新以及教育與不斷變化的產業和社會需求對接的承諾。
