Research Excellence Award
Freihat Lana
Brunel University of London and Royal Hashemite Court, Jordan
Freihat Lana is a Jordanian procurement, sustainability, and research professional whose academic and professional work connects sustainable development, green initiatives, strategic procurement, organizational analysis, and data-driven decision-making. She is pursuing a PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Brunel University of London with a research focus on Sustainable Development and Green Initiatives, while also serving as Planning and Follow-up Section Head at the Royal Hashemite Court. Her professional profile combines more than 15 years of experience in procurement management and strategic planning with research-oriented skills in qualitative and quantitative analysis, digital transformation, and sustainability implementation. [1]
Abstract
Freihat Lana’s academic and professional profile reflects an interdisciplinary engagement with sustainable development, greening strategies, procurement systems, organizational performance, and digital analytical tools. Her doctoral research at Brunel University of London focuses on Sustainable Development and Green Initiatives within Electrical and Electronics Engineering, while her professional responsibilities at the Royal Hashemite Court involve planning, follow-up, procurement analysis, performance monitoring, and organizational improvement. Her work includes the application of Power BI, Microsoft Dynamics 365, advanced Excel, statistical analysis, SWOT and PESTEL frameworks, and sustainability-oriented procurement practices. [2]
Keywords
Sustainable development; green initiatives; greening; sustainable procurement; ethical procurement; supply chain management; strategic planning; data analytics; Power BI; digital transformation; organizational sustainability; environmental procurement; green human resource management; sustainability research; procurement optimization.
Introduction
Sustainable development increasingly requires the integration of environmental responsibility, organizational governance, technological capability, and evidence-based decision-making. In this context, procurement and supply chain functions can influence environmental performance through supplier selection, resource efficiency, ethical standards, and the adoption of greener operational practices. Research in sustainable procurement and green organizational management has therefore expanded across business, engineering, management, and policy disciplines. [3][1]
Research Profile
Freihat Lana’s research profile is characterized by an interdisciplinary focus on sustainability and the application of analytical methods to organizational and environmental challenges. Her current doctoral research addresses Sustainable Development and Green Initiatives, providing an academic foundation for examining the relationship between sustainability objectives, technology, and institutional practices. Her earlier academic work examined authentic leadership and employee creativity, while her published research has addressed green human resource management, supply chain management, regulatory effects, and the Sustainable Development Goals in Jordan. [4][2]
Research Contributions
Freihat Lana’s research and professional contributions can be considered across several related areas:
- Sustainable development and the planning of green initiatives within an interdisciplinary engineering and organizational context.
- Sustainable and ethical procurement, including environmental procurement considerations and the integration of responsible business practices.
- Data-driven decision-making through Power BI dashboards, advanced spreadsheet analysis, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 reporting.
- Strategic organizational analysis using frameworks such as SWOT, PESTEL, and Pareto analysis to support planning and performance improvement.
- Research on green human resource management, supply chain management, regulation, and their relationship with sustainable development objectives.[3]
Publications
Freihat Lana’s documented publication record includes research addressing sustainability, human resource management, supply chain management, regulation, leadership, and organizational creativity.
- Green Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, and Regulation Effects on Sustainable Development Goals in Jordan. Published in Sustainability (MDPI), 2024. The study examines relationships between green human resource management, supply chain management, regulatory influences, and sustainable development objectives. [4]
Research Impact
The available bibliometric information identifies two documents, 24 citations, and an h-index of 1 under the supplied Scopus author profile. These indicators provide a quantitative snapshot of the indexed research record and should be interpreted in relation to publication age, field-specific citation patterns, career stage, and the continuing development of the research portfolio.[1] Beyond citation indicators, the potential impact of Freihat Lana’s work is also connected to the practical relevance of sustainability and procurement research. [2]
Award Suitability
Freihat Lana’s profile is relevant to recognition under the Research Excellence Award category because it demonstrates a combination of doctoral-level research development, peer-reviewed publication activity, sustainability-focused inquiry, and substantial professional experience in procurement and organizational planning. Her research direction is aligned with contemporary discussions of Sustainable Development and Green Initiatives, while her professional work provides an applied perspective on the implementation of strategic, ethical, and environmental practices. [3][2]
Conclusion
Freihat Lana represents an interdisciplinary research and professional profile centered on sustainable development, greening initiatives, ethical procurement, organizational analysis, and data-informed decision-making. Her doctoral research at Brunel University of London, publication activity, professional experience at the Royal Hashemite Court, and technical expertise in analytical and digital tools collectively contribute to a developing research identity in sustainability-oriented applied research. Her work illustrates the value of connecting academic inquiry with practical organizational systems and the implementation of responsible, evidence-based approaches to sustainable development.[3]
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Lana Jamil Freihat, Author ID 58984513800. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58984513800
- L Freihat, M Al-Qaaida,et al. (2024). Green Human Resource Management/Supply Chain Management/Regulation and Legislation and Their Effects on Sustainable Development Goals in Jordan.
https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/16/7/2769
- L Freihat. (2025). The relation between Artificial Intelligence (AI), Eco Innovation (EI) and Green Innovation (GI) and effects on Sustainability.
https://www.matec-conferences.org/articles/matecconf/abs/2025/07/matecconf_maiqs2025_10004/matecconf_maiqs2025_10004.html
- L Freihat, Z Huneiti, W Balachandran. (2025). Breaking new ground in sustainability (SD): a novel integrated framework for eco/green-innovation (EI) and green supply chain management (GSCM) implementation in emerging economies – evidence from Jordan’s industrial transformation.
hhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772390925000782