Hatice Cilsalar Sagnak | Engineering education | Best Researcher Award

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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

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🎓 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

Sahar Zeinali | Autonomous systems| Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sahar Zeinali| Autonomous systems | Best Researcher Award

Dr, Institute for Electrical Engineering in Medicine, University of Luebeck, Germany

👩‍🔬 With a Ph.D. in Control Systems from Sharif University of Technology and experience as a Researcher in Automotive Systems at the University of Lübeck, Germany, I specialize in developing driving assistance systems for autonomous vehicles. Collaborating with industry leaders like ZF Group and Infineon Technologies, my work focuses on model-based and AI-based methods to enhance energy efficiency, driving comfort, and safety. Proficient in MATLAB, Simulink, and Python, I have a strong background in software architecture design and algorithm implementation. Recognized for academic excellence and ranked among top university entrants, I bring expertise in control engineering and a dedication to innovation in automotive technology.🌟

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💼Professional Experience

Researcher in Automotive Systems University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany 2022–Present Collaborated with ZF Group and Infineon Technologies on the EEmotion project. Developed driving assistance systems for autonomous vehicles using model-based and AI-based methods. Enhanced energy-efficiency, driving comfort, and safety. Created software and system simulation requirements. Designed software architecture and interfaces for integration and evaluation purposes. Implemented and validated algorithms in the simulation environment. Conducted Software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing. Control Engineer (Part-time) Namvaran Consulting Company, Tehran, Iran 2018–2019

🎓Education

Ph.D. in Control Systems Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran 2016–2021 Visiting Researcher in Control Systems Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain 2019–2020 M.Sc. in Modeling, Simulation and Control Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran 2013–2015 B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran 2009–2013 Notable Projects Design of Interaction-Aware Driving Assistance Systems for Autonomous Vehicles University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany 2023–Present

🖥️Skills

  • Software: MATLAB & Simulink, IPG CarMaker, Comsol Multiphysics
  • Python Packages & Libraries: TensorFlow, Keras, Scikit-learn, Gymnasium
  • Programming Language: Python, MATLAB, C++
  • Agile Methodology: Scrum
  • Development Tools: Git
  • Typesetting: LaTeX, Microsoft Office
  • Operating System: Windows, macOS

🏆Honors

Recognized for studying at Sharif University of Technology, Iran’s top university. Ranked 3rd out of over 2000 participants in the Ph.D. Entrance Exam in Iran, 2015. Directly admitted to the M.Sc. program as an Exceptional Talented Student, top 10% by GPA, at Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, 2013. Ranked 500th among more than 350,000 university entrance participants in Iran, 2009. Member of Iran’s National Elites Foundation. Admitted to Exceptional Talents Schools, 2002–2009, Tabriz, Iran.

Publications Top Notes 📝

  1. S. Zeinali, M. Fleps-Dezasse, J. King, and G. Schildbach, “Design of a utility-based lane change decision making algorithm and a motion planning for energy-efficient highway driving,” Control Engineering Practice, 146, 105881, 2024.

 

  1. X. Zhang, S. Zeinali, and G. Schildbach, “Interaction-aware traffic prediction and scenario-based model predictive control for autonomous vehicles on highways,” European Control Conference (ECC), 2024.

 

  1. X. Zhang, S. Zeinali, and G. Schildbach, “Interaction-aware traffic prediction and scenario-based model predictive control for autonomous vehicles on highways,” Accepted in IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, 2024.

 

  1. S. Zeinali, M. Shahrokhi, and A. Pishro, “Observer-based controller for treatment of hepatitis C infection using fractional order model,” Mathematical Methods in the Applied Sciences, 45(17), 10689-10709, 2022.

 

  1. S. Zeinali and M. Shahrokhi, “Observer-based singularity-free nonlinear controller for uncertain systems subject to input saturation,” European Journal of Control, 52, 49-58, 2020.

 

  1. S. Zeinali, M. Shahrokhi, and A. Ibeas, “Observer-based impulsive controller design for treatment of hepatitis C disease,” Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 59(43), 19370-19382, 2020.

 

  1. S. Zeinali and M. Shahrokhi, “Adaptive control strategy for treatment of hepatitis C infection,” Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 58(33), 15262-15270, 2019.

 

 

ALEXANDER FORDJOUR | Mechanical | Excellence in Research

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Dr. ALEXANDER FORDJOUR | Mechanical |Excellence in Research

👨‍🏫Profile Summary

Experienced researcher with a diverse academic background, holding a PhD in Fluid Machinery Engineering from Jiangsu University, China. Proficient in numerical simulation, construction planning, and optimization, with a keen interest in sprinkler irrigation systems. Holds membership in prestigious organizations like the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and the Institution of Engineering and Technology. Actively contributes as a journal reviewer for publications such as the American Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology and the European Scientific Journal. Passionate about advancing engineering solutions for sustainable resource management and agricultural development.

🌐 Professional Profiles

 

🎓 Academic Background

PhD in Fluid Machinery Engineering Jiangsu University, China MSc in Water Resource Engineering and Management Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) BSc in Engineering Physics University of Cape Coast, Ghana

🔍 Research Interests

  • Numerical Simulation
  • Construction Planning and Management
  • Optimization
  • Sprinkler Irrigation

👨‍💼 Professional Memberships

  • Member, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
  • Member, Institution of Engineering and Technology

📝 External / Professional Roles Journal Reviewer:

  • American Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology
  • European Scientific Journal

 

📚Top Noted Publication

  1. Title: Experimental study on the effects of pressure loss on uniformity, application rate and velocity on different working conditions using the dynamic fluidic sprinkler
    Authors: Zhu, X., Fordjour, A., Agyen Dwomoh, F., … Dai, X., Oteng, J.
    Journal: Heliyon
    Volume: 10
    Issue: 5
    Pages: e27140
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 0

 

  1. Title: Structural design and performance characteristics of the fluidic sprinkler application technology for saving irrigation water: a review
    Authors: Dwomoh, F.A., Zhu, X., Fordjour, A., … Yuan, S., Li, H.
    Journal: Journal of Agricultural Engineering
    Volume: 54
    Issue: 2
    Pages: 1452
    Year: 2023
    Citations: 0

 

  1. Title: Modelling of water drop movement and distribution in no wind and windy conditions for different nozzle sizes
    Authors: Zhu, X., Lewballah, J.K., Fordjour, A., … Ofosu, S.A., Dwomoh, F.A.
    Journal: Water (Switzerland)
    Volume: 13
    Issue: 21
    Pages: 3006
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 2

 

  1. Title: Performance optimization of a newly designed dynamic fluidic sprinkler
    Authors: Zhu, X., Fordjour, A., Yuan, S., Dwomoh, F.A., Issaka, Z.
    Journal: Applied Engineering in Agriculture
    Volume: 37
    Issue: 1
    Pages: 33–41
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 1

 

  1. Title: Analysis of water droplet distribution in wind for the fluidic sprinkler
    Authors: Dwomoh, F.A., Yuan, S., Li, H., … Mensah, R., Fordjour, A.
    Journal: Water (Switzerland)
    Volume: 12
    Issue: 12
    Pages: 3320
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 3

 

  1. Title: Effect of riser height on rotation uniformity and application rate of the dynamic fluidic sprinkler
    Authors: Fordjour, A., Zhu, X., Jiang, C., Liu, J.
    Journal: Irrigation and Drainage
    Volume: 69
    Issue: 4
    Pages: 618–632
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 9

 

  1. Title: Comparative evaluation on performance characteristics of an impact sprinkler with nozzle-dispersion devices and rotary plate sprinkler
    Authors: Issaka, Z., Li, H., Jiang, Y., … Chen, C., Fordjour, A.
    Journal: Applied Engineering in Agriculture
    Volume: 36
    Issue: 3
    Pages: 321–329
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 4

 

  1. Title: Numerical simulation and experimental study on internal flow characteristic in the dynamic fluidic sprinkler
    Authors: Fordjour, A., Zhu, X., Yuan, S., Dwomoh, F.A., Issaka, Z.
    Journal: Applied Engineering in Agriculture
    Volume: 36
    Issue: 1
    Pages: 61–70
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 5

 

  1. Title: The collection method for crop fungal spores based on an efficient microfluidic device
    Authors: Wang, P., Yuan, S., Yang, N., … Fordjour, A., Chen, S.
    Journal: Aerosol and Air Quality Research
    Volume: 20
    Issue: 1
    Pages: 72–79
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 18

 

  1. Title: Modeling the application depth and water distribution uniformity of a linearly moved irrigation system
    Authors: Liu, J., Zhu, X., Yuan, S., Fordjour, A.
    Journal: Water (Switzerland)
    Volume: 11
    Issue: 4
    Pages: 827
    Year: 2019
    Citations: 10