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
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2021–2025 – B.A., Entrepreneurship, Istanbul Kultur University
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2017–2021 – Ph.D., Health and Safety, Istanbul Aydın University
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2015–2016 – M.Sc., Occupational Health and Safety (Interdisciplinary), Istanbul Aydın University
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2011–2016 – M.Sc., Mining Engineering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
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2010–2021 – B.A., Business Administration, Anadolu University
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2007–2011 – B.Sc., Mining Engineering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
Professional Experience
Academic Appointments
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2021–Present – Assistant Professor, Istanbul Gelişim University, Department of Occupational Health and Safety
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2024–Present – Head of Department, Vocational School of Occupational Health and Safety
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Holds multiple academic board memberships, Erasmus coordination, and curriculum committee roles
Administrative & Committee Roles (Selected)
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Chair, Performance Evaluation Commission
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Member, Education & Curriculum Board
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Member, Ethics Committee
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Coordinator, Erasmus Programme
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Internship and Quality Assurance Committees
Research Interests
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Occupational Health and Safety
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Ergonomics and Human Factors
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Risk Management and Workplace Inspection
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Health and Safety in Mining and Logistics
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Safety Standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, etc.)
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Work Measurement and Methods Engineering
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Policy Analysis in Labor and Social Security
Certifications & Training
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NEBOSH International General Certificate
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ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 22000 – Lead Auditor Certifications
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IOSH Managing Safely
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Certified A-Class Occupational Safety Expert
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Fire Safety Instructor Certification
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Project Writing and Leadership Training
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UAV Amateur Pilot Certificate
Awards and Honors
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2025 – Best Researcher Award (International Research Excellence)
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2024 – Academic Performance Award (Department and Unit Top Ranker)
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2023 – Top Researcher, International Conference on Cybersecurity
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2022 – Entrepreneurship Project Award, Istanbul Kultur University
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2020–2023 – Multiple Best Researcher Awards in international conferences and forums
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2018–2021 – TUBITAK 3001 Fellowship recipient
Conclusion
Dr. Koçali K. is a highly accomplished academic whose interdisciplinary expertise spans health and safety engineering, management, and risk assessment. He is recognized for his impactful research, leadership in educational programs, and proactive role in advancing occupational health policies and practices in Turkey and beyond. His contributions have been consistently acknowledged through prestigious awards, peer-reviewed publications, and national-level projects.
Publications
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Sosyal Güvenlik Kurumu’nun 2012-2020 Yılları Arası İş Kazaları Göstergelerinin Standardizasyonu
Akademik Yaklaşımlar Dergisi, 12(2), pp. 302-327.
Cited by: 46 Year: 2021
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Calculation of Occupational Accident Indicators of Türkiye
INSAC Social and Education Sciences, pp. 222-250.
Cited by: 18 Year: 2021
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Maden Kazalarında Sorumluluklar ve Kusur Oranları
Nobel Yayın Kitapevi.
Cited by: 14 Year: 2021
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Açık Ocak Maden İşletmelerinde İşçi Anketleri ile İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği Kültürü ve Uygulamasının Araştırılması
Bilimsel Madencilik Dergisi, 57(1), pp. 15-24.
Cited by: 14 Year: 2018
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Şırnak Kömür Madeni Kazası Işığında Kömür Madenciliğindeki Uygunsuzluklar Hakkında Öneriler
Türkiye 21. Uluslararası Kömür Kongresi (ICCET 2018) Bildiriler Kitabı, pp. 387-399.
Cited by: 10 Year: 2018
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How to Perform a Risk Assessment Step by Step for Occupational Health and Safety
EURAS Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2(1), pp. 1-19.
Cited by: 7 Year: 2022
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Legal Regulations Regarding Liabilities of Workers and Employers Related to Occupational Health and Safety in Mining
3. Ulusal Başkent Disiplinler Arası Bilimsel Çalışmalar Kongresi, pp. 357-358.
Cited by: 7 Year: 2021
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Madencilikte Proje Şirketlerinin Önemi
Maden Ocak Teknolojileri Dergisi, pp. 82-86.
Cited by: 6 Year: 2013
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18-65 Yaş Arası Kişilerin Antropometrik Verilerinin Belirlenmesi Üzerine Bir Alan Araştırması: Yükseköğretim Kurumu Uygulaması
Ergonomi, 4(3), pp. 147-161.
Cited by: 5 Year: 2021
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Türkiye’de 2017 Yılında Yaşanan Kömür Madeni Faciası Sonrası Sektörün İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği Açısından İrdelenmesi
The Journal of Academic Social Science, 95(95), pp. 486-496.
Cited by: 5 Year: 2019
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The Effects of Daylight Saving Time (DST) Transition Cancelation on Work Accidents of Turkey
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 29(4), pp. 1542–1551.
Cited by: 3 Year: 2023
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Bölgesel Kalkınma Alanlarının İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği Performans Analizi
İstanbul Aydın Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 14(3), pp. 381-405.
Cited by: 3 Year: 2022
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Yetkilendirilmiş Tüzel Kişiler (YTK) Yönetmeliği Işığında Madencilikte Proje Şirketlerinin Önemi
The Journal of Academic Social Science, 66(66), pp. 564-570.
Cited by: 3 Year: 2019
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Madencilik Sektörüne Yönelik İşçi Anketleri ile İSG Kültürü ve Uygulamasının Araştırılması
İstanbul Aydın Üniversitesi, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Yüksek Lisans Bitirme Tezi.
Cited by: 3 Year: 2016
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Bir Maden Yatağı İçin Uygun Yeraltı Üretim Yöntemi Seçimi ve Projelendirilmesi
İstanbul Üniversitesi, Mühendislik Fakültesi (Lisans Tezi).
Cited by: 3 Year: 2011