Kaan Koçali | Health and Safety | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Kaan Koçali | Health and Safety | Best Researcher Award

Kaan Koçali at Istanbul Gelisim University, Turkey

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Summary

Dr. Kaan Koçali is a Doctor Lecturer at Istanbul Gelişim University, specializing in Occupational Health and Safety. With a multidisciplinary academic background in mining engineering, occupational safety, and entrepreneurship, he combines extensive field experience with active contributions to international academic forums. He has held several administrative roles and has been recognized with numerous awards for his research excellence and academic performance, both nationally and internationally.

Educational Background

Dr. Koçali earned his Ph.D. in Occupational Health and Safety from Istanbul Aydın University in 2021, with a dissertation focused on the legal responsibilities of permanent supervisors in mines within the framework of Turkish laws 3213 and 6331. He holds two master’s degrees: one in Mining Engineering (thesis-based) from Istanbul University, where he investigated the effects of boron compounds on solar panels, and a non-thesis master’s in Occupational Health and Safety from Istanbul Aydın University. Additionally, he completed bachelor's degrees in Mining Engineering (Istanbul University, 2011), Business Administration (Anadolu University, 2022), and Entrepreneurship (Istanbul Kültür University, 2025 - ongoing).

Professional Experience

Since August 2021, Dr. Koçali has served as a Doctor Lecturer at Istanbul Gelişim University, Istanbul Gelişim Vocational School, in the Department of Property Protection and Security, Occupational Health and Safety Program. He has also participated in Erasmus+ academic mobility programs at MEGUNARODEN SLAVJANSKI UNIVERZITET in North Macedonia and SMART LEAP GmbH in Germany. In addition to his academic duties, he has taken on significant administrative roles such as Department Head, Program Coordinator, Erasmus Coordinator, Commission Chair for Performance Evaluation, and Faculty Board Member.

Research Interests

Dr. Koçali’s research focuses on occupational safety regulations in high-risk industries such as mining, safety software development, legal frameworks for occupational supervision, and the effects of chemical compounds in energy applications. He also shows a growing interest in interdisciplinary approaches connecting safety engineering, energy technology, and cybersecurity in occupational settings.

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Awards & Honors

Dr. Koçali has been the recipient of several prestigious accolades for his academic and research contributions. These include the Academic Research Impact Award (SHEN Conferences, 2024), Best Researcher Awards in various international conferences on cybersecurity, science, and engineering (2022–2024), and the Top Researcher Award at the International Conference on Cybersecurity and Cryptography in 2023. Domestically, he received the Academic Performance Award (Third in Unit) from Istanbul Gelişim University in 2024 and was recognized for his academic excellence in Mining Engineering with a departmental second-place award at Istanbul University in 2011. Additionally, he received a Project Award at the EURIE Eurasia Higher Education Summit in 2020.

Publication Top Notes

1. Syrian Migrant Workers and Occupational Health and Safety: Problems Encountered and Policy Recommendations

Authors: K. Koçali, M. Başal
Conference: TAM 4th International Social Sciences Congress
Year: 2025
Summary: This study investigates the occupational health and safety challenges faced by Syrian migrant workers in Türkiye and offers actionable policy recommendations to improve workplace conditions and regulatory compliance.

2. İşyerlerinde İş Sağlığı Hizmetleri

Author: K. Koçali
Book Chapter: Çalışan Sağlığı ve İş Güvenliği, pp. 161–196
Year: 2025
Summary: This comprehensive chapter discusses workplace health services in Turkey, covering legal frameworks, implementation challenges, and the integration of preventive health systems.

3. Transformation Analysis of Occupational Health and Safety Policies in Türkiye within the Framework of the European Union Harmonization Process

Authors: K. Koçali, T. Yapan
Conference: International Congress on Health Sciences, Occupational Health and Safety
Year: 2025
Summary: This paper examines how Türkiye's occupational health and safety policies have evolved due to EU alignment efforts, highlighting policy reforms and their real-world impact.

4. Madencilikte Acil Durum ve Tahliye Planlarının Etkinliği: Simülasyon ile Senaryo Tabanlı Bir Analiz

Authors: H. Erdoğan, K. Koçali
Conference: VI. National Occupational Health and Safety Student Congress
Pages: 45–47
Year: 2025
Summary: Focuses on the effectiveness of emergency and evacuation plans in mining operations using scenario-based simulations to identify critical improvement areas.

5. Thematic Evolution of Occupational Health and Safety Management Research in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Author: K. Koçali
Conference: International Congress on Health Sciences, Occupational Health and Safety
Year: 2025
Summary: Explores research trends and themes in OHS management within SMEs, offering insights into gaps and future research directions to enhance safety culture in smaller enterprises.

Conclusion

Dr. Kaan Koçali is a highly accomplished researcher whose multidisciplinary expertise, strong research output, policy relevance, and international experience make him an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award in Occupational Health and Safety. His leadership roles and consistent recognition underscore his impact on both academia and industry. By focusing on publishing in high-impact journals, expanding research into emerging tech, and enhancing dissemination, Dr. Koçali could further solidify his position as a leading figure in his field.

Fawaz Annaz- High Integrity Systems – Best Researcher Award

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Fawaz Annaz- High Integrity Systems

Dr. Fawaz Annaz  distinguished academic and researcher in the field High Integrity System. He is an accomplished Associate Professor in Mechatronics, boasting an impressive 26-year career marked by international acclaim in teaching, research, and curriculum development. As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, he possesses exemplary skills in teaching and learning. His fervor lies in instructing electrical, electronics, and mechatronics engineering, engaging students and collaborating with diverse staff backgrounds. A Chartered Engineer, he is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for multidisciplinary engineering challenges. His expertise extends to the design and development of Smart Electromechanical Actuators in High Integrity Systems, a New Breed of Industrial Robots (with a secured European Patent), and Novel Drive Technology (also with a secured European Patent). With a proven international research record, he has successfully secured approximately 1.414 million in funding. Notably, he holds a European patent in robotics and has a pending US patent application. A polyglot, he effectively communicates ideas and conclusions to both specialists and non-specialists alike.

Professional Profiles:

Education

He earned in September 1996 from Queen Mary University of London. His research focused on the architecture design of smart electromechanical actuators, with a particular emphasis on their application in high-integrity multi-lane systems. The work made substantial contributions to the development of All-Electric Aircraft, leading to numerous international peer-reviewed publications. Currently, he continues to explore additional actuator architectures and investigates the impact of drift in transducer readings on system response. His innovative concepts have transcended aviation, resulting in a European patent for a new breed of industrial robots, registered in the UK, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, and Switzerland.

He earned a Master of Science in November 1989 from the University of East London, specializing in the engineering of dynamic systems. His thesis delved into the mathematical modeling and digital simulation of helical induction motors, along with the application of sliding mode control for position and torque control. This research laid the groundwork for advancements in planar actuators, crucial for a reaction-sphere system designed to replace gyroscopes in satellites. His findings have not only resulted in peer-reviewed publications but have also formed the basis for joint research collaborations with British Aerospace. These collaborations extend to diverse applications, including electric vehicles, high-speed trains, and boring machines.

 INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

Throughout his tenure at Birmingham City University (BCU), He has been a driving force in advancing research and enterprise activities, particularly in the field of mechatronics. As evidenced by his proactive approach, he has consistently taken the lead in coordinating research initiatives and encouraging collaborative efforts, both in research and Ph.D. proposal submissions. Dr. [Your Name] has played a pivotal role in securing funding for various internal projects at BCU. Notably, his involvement in 14 internal applications has resulted in five successful endeavors, such as the CEBE Dean’s Ph.D. Scholarships for 2023-24 and the University Alliance Marie Sklodowska-Curie Cofund Consortium in 2021.

In addition to his success in internal applications, He has demonstrated a commitment to enhancing research infrastructure by leading efforts to acquire state-of-the-art equipment. His leadership in coordinating applications for research equipment, totaling £345,821, has contributed to elevating the quality of research in mechatronics, dynamics, and control. Notably, one successful application for a Swarm UAV Platform secured £4,421, showcasing his dedication to facilitating cutting-edge research tools that benefit both teaching and research activities.

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI BRUNEI

• Led joint research in mechatronics and robotics with the MoD, Royal Police, Shell, and other
local farming industries.
• Benefits and major applications included local crop enhancement, oil rigs monitoring; and Joint
grant application to develop UAV platforms to monitor boarders and oilrigs

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (MALAYSIA CAMPUS)
• Investigated smart electromechanical actuators in High Integrity Systems
• Initiated the hardware-virtual-environment concept to monitor and navigate two and three
(omni driven) wheeled robots.
• Supervised several MSc students, 2 PhDs (one to completions) and one MPhil. PhD Topics
included:
⁓ Novel generation of industrial robots (resulted in EU patent).
⁓ Distinct mathematical signatures for speech (completed a US Patent).
• Investigated (with Senri Kinran University _Japan) the impact of mechatronics on the Japanese
aging population in homes for the elderly, particularly those with special physical needs.
FUKUI UNIVERSITY (FUKUI, JAPAN)
• Established the ‘High-Integrity Systems’ (HIS) laboratory, where I Hosted Japanese and
international undergraduate & postgraduate students to investigate architectures consolidation
in HIS, and application of vibration control to multi-hinged and chained system

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY (TSUKUBA, JAPAN)
Conducted research on:
• Vibration Control (VC) to multi-hinged and mass-spring (linear/rotary) chained systems.
• Active magnetic bearing systems in applications that required long shafts.
• Artificial heart development, focus on efficiency improvement and Impeller stability analysis.
SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC
• Smart Electromechanical Actuators (SEMA): Continued investigating architecture
consolidation in SEMAs for the All-Electric Aircraft
• Electric Vehicle (EV) Propulsion System Development: I was an active member of the team
that delivered the first EV in Singapore 1996/7, and because of my experience in Brushless dc
motor (utilised in the design of the smart electromechanical actuation systems, PhD research)
my role was mainly related to the EV’s propulsion system development.
QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON (UK)
o PhD Research: Design of multi-Lane smart actuators for the all-electric aircraft
o Post MSc: Modelling and simulation of sliding mode of helical and planar actuators

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Zubaida Rehman- IoT security – Best Researcher Award

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Zubaida Rehman- IoT security

Dr.   Zubaida  Rehman distinguished academic and researcher in the field IoT security. The focal point of her research was to enhance energy production while minimizing wake effects, a challenge that she addressed effectively through the application of Genetic Algorithms. This comprehensive study not only deepened her understanding of cutting-edge technologies in the field but also contributed to the ongoing discourse surrounding sustainable energy solutions.

Education

From 2012 to 2015, she pursued her Master of Computer Science at the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences in Islamabad, Pakistan. Throughout this academic journey, she specialized in various domains such as Computational Intelligence, Advanced Databases, Cloud Computing, and Evolutionary Computation. The culmination of her academic endeavors was manifested in her research thesis, where she delved into the intricate realm of the Wind Turbine Layout Optimization Problem. Employing the innovative approach of Genetic Algorithms, she endeavored to optimize the layout design by incorporating diverse turbine sizes.

Professional Profiles:

Research Interest
With a diverse set of technical skills and a keen interest in cutting-edge research, she has a strong foundation in data science, encompassing data analysis and business analytics. Her expertise extends to areas such as cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), and machine learning. Adept in computational intelligence, she excels in addressing real-world optimization problems with a focus on cost-effective and efficient analyses. Her proficiency in big data management within cloud environments is demonstrated through her work on effective scheduling for incoming data stream processing.
Work Experience
Her professional journey includes roles as a Software Engineer at KN Technologies Islamabad (Part Time) from January 2016 to December 2016, where she contributed to projects developed in C, C#, and PHP, demonstrating her skills in project planning and execution. As a Software Developer at Technology Architect Islamabad from January 2014 to December 2015, she engaged in the design and testing of ongoing projects, particularly focusing on Infinite-Space Shortest Path Problems and Semicontractive Dynamic Programming.
In the academic realm, she has made notable contributions with research papers published in renowned conferences such as IEEE Conference on Cloud Computing and Big Data Analysis 2016. Her survey paper on “Survey on Branch Prediction Techniques” was published in RJIIT 2017. She has further showcased her research acumen through term papers and reviews, including topics like the automatic design of multi-objective ant colony optimization algorithms, emerging trends in cloud computing, imperfect distributed learning in traffic light control, and a survey paper on the Rapid Multi-Agent Development Toolkit. Through her extensive academic and professional background, she continues to be a valuable asset in the intersection of technology, research, and software development.
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