Mr. Alain Patience Ihimbazwe Ndanguza | Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Alain Patience Ihimbazwe Ndanguza | Sustainability | Best Researcher Award 

Mr. Alain Patience Ihimbazwe Ndanguza, Silesian University of Technology, Poland

Ihimbazwe Ndanguza Alain Patience is a dedicated and adaptable professional with a strong background in finance, management, and customer service. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Organization and Management at the Silesian University of Technology in Poland, he holds a Master’s degree in Management with distinction and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance. His experience spans financial reporting, budgeting, lean production management, and customer relations across diverse sectors in Rwanda and Poland. As the founder of Pina Studio, he combines creativity with business acumen through photography and visual storytelling. Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English, and French, Alain excels in cross-cultural communication, teamwork, and digital proficiency.

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Ihimbazwe Ndanguza Alain Patience is a highly motivated and adaptable professional with strong skills in management, finance, and organizational studies. His diverse experience across financial management, customer service, photography, and lean production shows versatility and a proactive approach to learning and applying knowledge in practical environments.

🎓 Education

  • 📚 Ph.D. Student, Organization and Management
    Silesian University of Technology, Poland (2023 – Present)

  • 🎓 Master’s in ManagementGraduated with distinction 🌟
    Silesian University of Technology, Poland (2021 – 2023)

  • 💼 Bachelor’s in Finance
    Adventist University of Central Africa, Rwanda (2016 – 2019)

  • 🧮 High School – Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics
    Groupe Scolaire de Gihundwe, Rwanda (2013 – 2015)

  • 📜 Introductory Certificate in Financial & Management Accounting
    ACCA, UK (2017)

💼 Work Experience

  • 📸 Photographer & Founder
    Pina Studio, Gliwice, Poland (Jul 2023 – Present)
    Skills: Photography, Videography, Editing, Creative Direction

  • ☎️ Customer Service Advisor
    Concentrix, Katowice, Poland (Aug 2023 – Oct 2023)
    Tasks: Technical support, Complaint handling, Account management

  • 💰 Finance Officer
    SMARTCLASS RWANDA LTD, Kigali (Nov 2019 – May 2023)
    Tasks: Financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, tax declaration

  • 🏭 Management Intern
    SAPA, Sosnowiec, Poland (Jul 2022 – Aug 2022)
    Focus: Lean production, O.E.E. metrics, Inventory & cost analysis

🏆 Achievements

  • 📈 Successfully led financial operations and compliance for over 3 years

  • 🌍 Founded and managed a creative studio in Poland while pursuing doctoral studies

  • 🥇 Graduated with distinction in Master’s program at Silesian University of Technology

  • 📊 Gained strong cross-cultural professional experience across Rwanda and Poland

  • 💼 Certified in Financial and Management Accounting by ACCA, UK

  • 🎯 Developed and applied time and inventory management strategies during SAPA internship

🎖️ Awards & Honors

  • 🏅 Master’s Degree Honor Graduate – Dyplom z wyróżnieniem (with distinction)

  • 📜 ACCA Certificate Holder – Recognized for foundational expertise in financial accounting

  • 🌟 Recognized for leadership and entrepreneurial initiative by founding Pina Studio while studying abroad

Publication Top Notes:

Contemporary competences of managers and their role in building organizational resilience

Managerial Competence in Integrating Industry 4.0 with Corporate Social Responsibility for Enhanced Safety Culture in Manufacturing

Managerial Competence in Integrating Industry 4.0 with CSR for Enhanced Safety Culture in Manufacturing

Managerial Competence in Integrating Industry 4.0 with CSR for Enhanced Safety Culture in Manufacturing

DETERMINANTS OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IMPLEMENTATION IN BANKING INSTITUTIONS IN POLAND AND RWANDA – A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

ETHICAL MANAGEMENT AS A WAY TO CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY – ANALYSIS OF CASE STUDIES

LABOR LAW MANAGEMENT IN POLAND’S PUBLIC AND PRIVATE BUSINESSES

Quality management for E-services

Effects of the cashless economy policy on managing customer service quality

Dr. Zbigniew Emil Blesa Marco | Decomposition | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Zbigniew Emil Blesa Marco | Decomposition | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Zbigniew Emil Blesa Marco, Universidad Miguel Hernández, Spain

Zbigniew Emil Blesa Marco, born on December 9, 1997, in Poland, is a Spanish national and a dedicated researcher in the fields of agrochemistry, environmental engineering, and waste management. He is currently employed at the Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche, where he works in the Agroquímica y Medio Ambiente department at the Centro de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentaria y Agroambiental (CIAGRO). His research focuses on conducting projects such as Apwaste, AgroCompost, RECOVER, and AICO, emphasizing waste management and soil improvement. Zbigniew holds a notable academic and professional background. He has served in various research and technical positions across multiple institutions, including Fomento, Contratas y Construcciones S.A., the Ministerio de Agricultura, and the Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche. His roles have involved technical assistance, research development, and innovation projects aimed at sustainability and the circular economy within the Valencian agricultural sector.

Professional Profile:

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Education:

Zbigniew Emil Blesa Marco holds a strong academic background in environmental sciences and agricultural technology. While the specific details of his educational qualifications are not provided, his extensive work experience in various research and technical roles at Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche and other institutions suggests a solid foundation in environmental engineering, agrochemistry, and related fields.

Work Experience:

Zbigniew has a diverse and robust professional history primarily centered around environmental management, waste valorization, and agricultural sustainability. He is currently employed at Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche in the Agroquímica y Medio Ambiente department, working as research staff for several projects, including Apwaste, AgroCompost, RECOVER, and AICO. His roles involve conducting research, setting up experiments, and analyzing soil and waste.

Previously, Zbigniew has held various positions, including Senior Technician II at Fomento, Contratas y Construcciones S.A., and research staff roles at the Centro de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentaria y Agroambiental (CIAGRO). His responsibilities have encompassed technical assistance for organic waste management, setting up laboratory experiments, conducting agronomic trials, and providing training and technical assistance to farmers.

His work is highly focused on sustainability, circular economy, and waste-to-resource transition within the Valencian agri-food sector. He has been instrumental in designing, controlling, and monitoring pilot composting trials and has participated in large-scale in-situ experiments and various research projects aimed at improving soil fertility and waste management practices.

Publication top Notes:

Effect of Abiotic Treatments on Agricultural Plastic Waste: Efficiency of the Degradation Processes

Effect of agricultural microplastic and mesoplastic in the vermicomposting process: Response of Eisenia fetida and quality of the vermicomposts obtained

The Effects of Agricultural Plastic Waste on the Vermicompost Process and Health Status of <i>Eisenia fetida</i>