Kaan Kocali | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

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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 

Dr. Koçali is a faculty member at Istanbul Gelişim University, where he teaches and leads initiatives in occupational health and safety education. He also serves as the Head of the Department of Occupational Health and Safety at the university’s vocational school. In his administrative capacity, he chairs the Performance Evaluation Commission and contributes to the Education and Curriculum Board, Ethics Committee, and Internship and Quality Assurance Committees. His leadership extends to European academic exchange as the university’s Erasmus Coordinator.

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.

 

 

Bing Hu | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Bing Hu | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Hearing Research at Shenzhen University, China

Dr. Bing Hu is a senior clinical otolaryngologist and postdoctoral fellow in Clinical Medicine at Sun Yat-sen University. With over 16 years of experience in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) diseases, Dr. Hu brings deep clinical knowledge and research expertise. He has been jointly trained by Xiangya Medical College and Case Western Reserve University (USA), and has held a visiting scholar position at the renowned Cleveland Clinic. His clinical proficiency, combined with an active role in medical research, has resulted in numerous national-level project participations and over 10 peer-reviewed publications.

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
    Joint program by Case Western Reserve University (USA) & Xiangya Medical College (China)

  • Ph.D. in Clinical Medicine
    Sun Yat-sen University, China

  • Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Medicine
    Sun Yat-sen University

  • Clinical Training

    • Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital, Fudan University

    • First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University

Professional Experience 💼

  • Postdoctoral Fellow
    Department of Clinical Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University

  • ENT Specialist and Surgeon
    Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Shenzhen Secondary Hospital & First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University

  • Visiting Scholar
    Cleveland Clinic, USA

  • Clinical Doctor (16 years experience)

    • Expertise in diagnosis and surgical management of ENT diseases

    • Practiced at multiple tier-one hospitals in China

Research Interests 🔬

  • Otolaryngologic Diseases (ENT)

  • Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Surgery

  • Inflammatory and Infectious Diseases of the ENT System

  • Pediatric ENT Conditions (Adenoid Hypertrophy, Tonsillitis)

  • Surgical Management of Sinusitis, Rhinitis, Epistaxis

  • Clinical Outcomes and Patient-Centered Treatment Optimization

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • National Scholarship for Scholarly Exchange
    Awarded for outstanding performance in international medical training and research

  • Visiting Scholar Recognition
    Cleveland Clinic – Recognized for advanced clinical research contributions

  • Contributor and Investigator in Multiple Funded Projects
    At national, provincial, and municipal levels

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Bing Hu exemplifies the integration of clinical excellence with academic rigor. His dual training in China and the United States, along with his extensive surgical expertise and research involvement, position him as a leading figure in the field of otolaryngology. His continued work at the intersection of patient care and innovation ensures his lasting impact on ENT practice and education in China and beyond.

Publications 📚

  • 📌 3D UNet-based Abdominal Organ Automatic Segmentation Model using Image Denoising and Point Cloud Fusion
    📰 Alexandria Engineering Journal | 📅 2025
    👨‍💻 Authors: Xue J., Hu B.
    🔓 Open Access

  • 🧬 Toe1 Promotes Proliferation and Differentiation of Neural Progenitor Cells
    📰 Heliyon | 📅 2024
    👨‍💻 Authors: Deng T., Wu X., Wang Y., Fan X., Hu B.
    🔁 Cited: 1

  • 🧏‍♂️ BRCA1 Promotes Repair of DNA Damage in Cochlear Hair Cells and Prevents Hearing Loss
    📰 The Journal of Neuroscience | 📅 2024-09-03
    🔗 DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.0132-24.2024
    👨‍💻 Authors: Jiang W., Wang G., Bai F., Hu B., Xu Y., et al.

  • 🎧 Advancements in Prevention and Intervention of Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    📰 Therapeutic Advances in Chronic Disease | 📅 2022-06-27
    🔗 DOI: 10.1177/20406223221104987
    👨‍💻 Authors: Hong, Hu B., Jiang G.
    📂 PMC: PMC9243368

  • 🌿 Novel Application of Eupatilin for Effectively Attenuating Cisplatin-Induced Auditory Hair Cell Death via Mitochondrial Apoptosis Pathway
    📰 Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity | 📅 2022-01-17
    🔗 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1090034
    📂 PMC: PMC8786471

  • 🩺 Effectiveness of Salvage Intratympanic Dexamethasone Treatment for Refractory Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss Classified by Audiogram Patterns
    📰 Acta Oto-Laryngologica | 📅 2021-02-27
    🔗 DOI: 10.1080/00016489.2021.1889029

  • 💊 Autophagy Impairment as a Key Feature for Acetaminophen-Induced Ototoxicity
    📰 Cell Death & Disease | 📅 2021-01-04
    🔗 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-020-03328-6
    📂 PMC: PMC7791066

  • 🔬 Liproxstatin-1 Protects Hair Cell-Like HEI-OC1 Cells and Cochlear Hair Cells against Neomycin Ototoxicity
    📰 Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity | 📅 2020-12-01
    🔗 DOI: 10.1155/2020/1782659
    📂 PMC: PMC7725559

  • ⚗️ Ferrostatin-1 Protects Auditory Hair Cells from Cisplatin-Induced Ototoxicity In Vitro and In Vivo
    📰 Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications | 📅 2020-10-24
    🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2020.10.019

  • 🌱 Otoprotective Effects of Stephania tetrandra S. Moore Herb Isolate against Acoustic Trauma
    📰 Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology (JARO) | 📅 2018-09-05
    🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s10162-018-00690-3
    📂 PMC: PMC6249158

  • 🧬 Atoh1: Landscape for Inner Ear Cell Regeneration
    📰 Current Gene Therapy | 📅 2014
    🔗 DOI: 10.2174/1566523214666140310143407