Selected Publications
Altawell Global publications present research-informed insights and executive knowledge across sustainability, energy transition, governance and digital transformation. These publications bridge academic research with executive and industry practice to support professionals, organisations and decision-makers worldwide.
A strategic executive guide addressing procurement governance, contract strategy, risk allocation and long-term value creation across complex organisational environments.
A practice-oriented leadership guide translating sustainability and ESG principles into executive decision-making, organisational governance and real-world implementation.
Altawell Global Executive Series
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS
The Selection Process of Biomass Materials for the Production of Bio-fuels and Co-firing
Author: Dr Najib Altawell
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons / IEEE Press
Series: IEEE Press Series on Power and Energy Systems
Year: 2014
ISBN: 978-1-118-54266-8
Publisher link: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781118852606
This book presents a systematic methodology for biomass feedstock selection for biofuel production and coal co-firing applications within renewable energy systems.
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Rural Electrification: Optimizing Economics, Planning and Policy in an Era of Climate Change and Energy Transition
Editor and Contributing Author: Dr Najib Altawell
Co-authors: James Milne, Patrice Seuwou, Luisa Sykes
Publisher: Elsevier – Academic Press
Year: 2020
ISBN: 978-0-12-822403-8
Publisher link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780128224038/rural-electrification
An edited volume examining economic optimisation, planning frameworks and policy strategies supporting electricity access within climate-transition and energy-access contexts.
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Introduction to Machine Olfaction Devices
Author: Dr Najib Altawell
Publisher: Elsevier – Academic Press
Year: 2021
ISBN: 978-0-12-822420-5
Publisher link: https://shop.elsevier.com/books/introduction-to-machine-olfaction-devices/altawell/978-0-12-822420-5
Provides engineering foundations and design methodologies for machine olfaction systems used in environmental monitoring, sensing technologies and intelligent devices.
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EXECUTIVE PUBLICATIONS
(Altawell Global Executive Series)
Strategic Procurement and Contract Strategy
Executive Guide for Professionals
Author: Dr Najib Altawell
Publisher: Altawell Global
Year: 2026
ISBN: 978-1-9194449-0-1
A strategic executive guide addressing procurement governance, contract strategy, risk allocation and long-term value creation across complex organisational environments.
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Sustainability and ESG Governance
Executive Guide for Professionals
Author: Dr Najib Altawell
Publisher: Altawell Global
Year: 2026
ISBN: 978-1-9194449-1-8
A practice-oriented leadership guide translating sustainability and ESG principles into executive decision-making, organisational governance and real-world implementation.
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FORTHCOMING PUBLICATIONS
A Sustainable and Economic Approach to the Oil and Gas Industry
Author: Dr Najib Altawell
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Status: Forthcoming (2026)
Examines how the oil and gas industry can transition towards sustainability while maintaining economic resilience through technological innovation, digital transformation and responsible operational strategies.
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Energy Storage Systems: Technologies, Integration, and Strategic Applications for a Decarbonised Energy Future
Author: Dr Najib Altawell
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Status: Forthcoming (2026)
Provides a comprehensive examination of scientific principles, engineering technologies and system integration challenges associated with modern energy storage solutions within evolving low-carbon energy systems.
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ClimateTech for Environmental Sustainability: AI, Nanotechnology, and Energy Innovation for a Net-Zero Future
Author: Dr Najib Altawell
Publisher: Elsevier (Under Development)
Status: In Preparation
Integrates emerging ClimateTech innovations with sustainability metrics, governance frameworks and policy pathways supporting global net-zero transition strategies.
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Energy Storage Systems – Strategic Technologies for Net Zero Infrastructure and Energy Transition
Altawell Global Executive Series
Status: In Development
Explores strategic, economic and infrastructure dimensions of energy storage deployment supporting electricity market transformation and energy transition pathways.
Altawell Global publishes executive-level books and professional publications that sit at the intersection of strategy, governance, sustainability, procurement, and complex organisational decision-making.
The publications are written for senior professionals, advisors, policymakers, and decision-makers operating in regulated, capital-intensive, and transition-sensitive sectors. They are designed to move beyond theory, providing structured insight, practical frameworks, and real-world relevance grounded in academic rigour and industry experience.
Rather than high-volume or mass-market publishing, the focus is on depth, clarity, and applicability for professionals who are responsible for shaping outcomes in complex environments.
Current and Upcoming Publications
Strategic Procurement and Contract Strategy
Executive Guide for Professionals
Sustainability and ESG Governance
Executive Guide for Professionals
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This executive book provides a structured and strategic treatment of procurement and contract strategy, moving beyond transactional purchasing to address governance, risk allocation, decision rights, and long-term value creation.
The book is designed for professionals working in energy, infrastructure, public sector, engineering, and complex service environments, where procurement decisions have strategic, financial, and operational consequences.
Key themes include:
– Procurement strategy and organisational alignment
– Contracting models and risk allocation logic
– Governance structures and decision-making frameworks
– Managing complexity in large-scale and regulated environments
– Linking procurement, performance, and long-term value
The publication draws on academic research, industry practice, and executive-level insight, making it suitable for senior managers, consultants, project leaders, and postgraduate or executive education contexts.
Status
Published and available.
Format
Digital executive edition (PDF).
Availability
Available now for purchase via Altawell Global.
Publications Available Soon
Altawell Global is developing additional publications focused on:
– Climate Risk and Organisational Resilience
– Infrastructure Governance and Investment
– Energy transition and strategic risk
– Digitalisation and decision intelligence in complex systems
– Procurement, contracts, and organisational capability
– AI and Digital Transformation for Sustainability
These works will be released progressively and aligned with Altawell Global’s advisory, executive education, and thought leadership activities.
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