Assist. Prof. Dr. Hatice Cilsalar Sagnak | Engineering education | Best Researcher Award
Assistant Professor, Yozgat Bozok University, Turkey
Hatice Çilsalar-Sagnak is an Assistant Professor at Yozgat Bozok University, specializing in Curriculum and Instruction. With over a decade of experience, she has contributed significantly to education through research, teaching, and leadership roles. Her international exposure includes a stint as a visiting researcher at the University of Delaware. Dr. Çilsalar-Sagnak’s work focuses on faculty technology integration, teacher development, and innovative educational practices. She has led and collaborated on various projects funded by TÜBİTAK and other organizations. A dedicated educator and mentor, she continues to shape the academic and professional growth of students and faculty alike.
Publication Profile
🎓 Education
PhD (2017): Curriculum & Instruction, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey; Dissertation: Technology Integration Intentions of Faculty Members. MSc (2011): Curriculum & Instruction, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey. BSc (2007): Education, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey.
💼 Experience
Assistant Professor: Yozgat Bozok University (2017–Present). Director: Center for Advancing Learning and Teaching, Yozgat Bozok University (2019–2021). Visiting Researcher: University of Delaware, USA (2016). Research Assistant: Middle East Technical University (2011–2017). Research Assistant: Bozok University (2009–2011).
🏆 Awards & Honors
Lead Educator for TÜBİTAK projects on digital games and research skills. Member of the arrangement council for qualitative research skill development programs. Recognized contributor to nature-based inquiry science projects by TÜBİTAK. Coordinator for projects investigating career decisions in pre-service teachers. Research Assistant for NSF-funded computer science teaching projects in the USA.
🔬 Research Focus
Technology Integration in Higher Education. Teacher Development and Professional Identity Formation. Inquiry-Based and Nature-Oriented Science Education. Educational Innovations for Technological Pedagogical Knowledge Development. Mentoring Programs for Faculty Technology Use.
Conclusion
Dr. Hatice Cilsalar-Sagnak’s extensive academic and professional achievements make her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her contributions to advancing technology integration in education, coupled with her active involvement in impactful research projects and mentorship, reflect her commitment to academic excellence and innovation. By addressing emerging trends and diversifying her research outreach, she can further solidify her status as a leading figure in her field.
Publication Top Notes
- TÜBİTAK 4004 DOĞA LAB: Doğada Sorgulama Temelli Bilim Projesinin Öğrencilerin Bilim İnsanı İmaj ve Görüşlerine Etkisi (2020)
- Authors: G. Sezen Vekli, H. Çilsalar Sagnak, F. Yaman
- Citation Count: 6
- Öğretmen Adayları Neler Hissediyor? Öğretmenlik Uygulaması Kapsamında Deneyimlenen Duyguların ve Edinilen Deneyimlerin İncelenmesi (2020)
- Authors: G. Sancak Aydın, H. Çilsalar Sagnak
- Citation Count: 4
- Experiences of In-service Teachers on Online In-Service Training during Pandemic Period (2022)
- Authors: H. Çilsalar-Sagnak, G. Kaya, H. Toker, B. Altıntaş
- Citation Count: 2
- Öğretim Yöntem ve Teknikleri (2019)
- Author: H. Çilsalar Sagnak
- Citation Count: 2
- Investigating Faculty Members’ Technology Integration Intention and Behavior: A Case of a Higher Education Institution (2017)
- Author: H. Çilsalar
- Citation Count: 2
- Investigation of Faculty Members’ Point of View on Technology Integration: A Case Study (2016)
- Author: H. Çilsalar
- Citation Count: 2
- Curriculum Comparison: Chemical and Mechanical Engineering Education in the United States and Turkey (2024)
- Authors: H. Çilsalar-Sagnak, I. Anakok, A. Katz
- Karşılıklı Mentorluk Uygulamalarına Yönelik Öğretim Üyelerinin ve İngilizce Öğretmenlerinin İhtiyaç Analizi Çalışması (2024)
- Authors: H. Çilsalar-Sagnak, S. D. Baştuğ
- Perceptions of Preservice Preschool Teachers’ Regarding Artificial Intelligence and the Meanings They Attribute (2024)
- Authors: A. Korkmaz, H. Çilsalar-Sagnak
- Okul Öncesi Öğretmenliği Programındaki Öğretim Teknolojileri Dersinin Yansıtıcı Değerlendirme Modeli ile Değerlendirilmesi (2024)
- Authors: M. Aslanderen, H. Çilsalar Sagnak, M. Sağlam
- Teknoloji Entegrasyonu ile Yükseköğretimde Yüz Yüze ve Karma Öğretim Uygulamalarının Zenginleştirilmesi: Çiçekdağı MYO Örneği (2023)
- Authors: M. Aslanderen, H. Çilsalar-Sagnak
- Türkiye’de İlköğretim Düzeyinde Tarih Öğretiminin Teknoloji Entegrasyonu ile Desteklenmesi: Sistematik Derleme Çalışması (2022)
- Authors: B. Altıntaş, H. Çilsalar Sagnak
- Examination of Teacher Identities of Pre-service Teachers Within the Scope of Teaching Practice (2021)
- Authors: H. Çilsalar Sagnak, G. Sancak Aydın