Mr. Kaan Kocali | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Istanbul Gelisim University | Turkey

Dr. Koçali K. is a distinguished academic and occupational health and safety expert with a multidisciplinary background spanning engineering, health sciences, entrepreneurship, and business administration. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Gelişim University, he is also the Head of the Department of Occupational Health and Safety at the university’s vocational school. His work demonstrates a strong commitment to improving workplace safety practices, risk management, and occupational regulations through extensive academic, project-based, and policy-oriented research.

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Educational Background 

Dr. Koçali holds a Ph.D. in Health and Safety from Istanbul Aydın University, complemented by two master’s degrees—one in Occupational Health and Safety and another in Mining Engineering. He also earned dual bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Mining Engineering, further expanding his academic foundation with ongoing undergraduate studies in Entrepreneurship at Istanbul Kultur University. His diverse academic portfolio positions him uniquely at the intersection of technology, management, and safety science.

Professional Experience 

Research Interests 

Dr. Koçali’s research encompasses a broad spectrum of topics related to occupational health and safety. His key interests include ergonomics and human factors, risk management, workplace inspection, safety in mining and logistics industries, work measurement, and methods engineering. He is also focused on the implementation and evaluation of international safety standards, as well as labor and social security policy analysis.

Awards and Honors 

Dr. Koçali has received numerous accolades recognizing his scholarly contributions. He has been named Best Researcher at the International Research Excellence Awards and earned an Academic Performance Award for ranking top within his department. He was also recognized as the Top Researcher at an International Conference on Cybersecurity. His earlier achievements include the Entrepreneurship Project Award from Istanbul Kultur University, multiple Best Researcher Awards at global conferences, and a prestigious TUBITAK 3001 Fellowship.

Publications 

• Sosyal Güvenlik Kurumu’nun 2012-2020 Yılları Arası İş Kazaları Göstergelerinin Standardizasyonu
  Cited by: 46 Year: 2021

• Calculation of Occupational Accident Indicators of Türkiye
  Cited by: 18 Year: 2021

• Maden Kazalarında Sorumluluklar ve Kusur Oranları
  Cited by: 14 Year: 2021

• Açık Ocak Maden İşletmelerinde İşçi Anketleri ile İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği Kültürü ve Uygulamasının Araştırılması
  Cited by: 14 Year: 2018

• Şırnak Kömür Madeni Kazası Işığında Kömür Madenciliğindeki Uygunsuzluklar Hakkında Öneriler
  Cited by: 10 Year: 2018

Conclusion 

Dr. Koçali K. stands out as an accomplished and forward-thinking academic, with a career that bridges health and safety engineering, strategic risk assessment, and educational leadership. His extensive research and certifications—such as NEBOSH, IOSH, and ISO Lead Auditor credentials—highlight his commitment to fostering safe and sustainable workplace environments. Through impactful publications, award-winning projects, and institutional leadership, he continues to play a vital role in shaping occupational health and safety practices both in Turkey and internationally.