Kaan Koçali | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Kaan Koçali | 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 

  • 2021–2025 – B.A., Entrepreneurship, Istanbul Kultur University

  • 2017–2021 – Ph.D., Health and Safety, Istanbul Aydın University

  • 2015–2016 – M.Sc., Occupational Health and Safety (Interdisciplinary), Istanbul Aydın University

  • 2011–2016 – M.Sc., Mining Engineering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa

  • 2010–2021 – B.A., Business Administration, Anadolu University

  • 2007–2011 – B.Sc., Mining Engineering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa

Professional Experience 

Academic Appointments

  • 2021–Present – Assistant Professor, Istanbul Gelişim University, Department of Occupational Health and Safety

  • 2024–Present – Head of Department, Vocational School of Occupational Health and Safety

  • Holds multiple academic board memberships, Erasmus coordination, and curriculum committee roles

Administrative & Committee Roles (Selected)

  • Chair, Performance Evaluation Commission

  • Member, Education & Curriculum Board

  • Member, Ethics Committee

  • Coordinator, Erasmus Programme

  • Internship and Quality Assurance Committees

Research Interests 

  • Occupational Health and Safety

  • Ergonomics and Human Factors

  • Risk Management and Workplace Inspection

  • Health and Safety in Mining and Logistics

  • Safety Standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, etc.)

  • Work Measurement and Methods Engineering

  • Policy Analysis in Labor and Social Security

Certifications & Training

  • NEBOSH International General Certificate

  • ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 22000 – Lead Auditor Certifications

  • IOSH Managing Safely

  • Certified A-Class Occupational Safety Expert

  • Fire Safety Instructor Certification

  • Project Writing and Leadership Training

  • UAV Amateur Pilot Certificate

Awards and Honors 

  • 2025 – Best Researcher Award (International Research Excellence)

  • 2024 – Academic Performance Award (Department and Unit Top Ranker)

  • 2023 – Top Researcher, International Conference on Cybersecurity

  • 2022 – Entrepreneurship Project Award, Istanbul Kultur University

  • 2020–2023 – Multiple Best Researcher Awards in international conferences and forums

  • 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 

  • 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


  • Calculation of Occupational Accident Indicators of Türkiye
    INSAC Social and Education Sciences, pp. 222-250.
    Cited by: 18 Year: 2021


  • Maden Kazalarında Sorumluluklar ve Kusur Oranları
    Nobel Yayın Kitapevi.
    Cited by: 14 Year: 2021


  • 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


  • 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


  • 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


  • 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


  • Madencilikte Proje Şirketlerinin Önemi
    Maden Ocak Teknolojileri Dergisi, pp. 82-86.
    Cited by: 6 Year: 2013


  • 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


  • 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


  • 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


  • 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


  • 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


  • 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


  • Bir Maden Yatağı İçin Uygun Yeraltı Üretim Yöntemi Seçimi ve Projelendirilmesi
    İstanbul Üniversitesi, Mühendislik Fakültesi (Lisans Tezi).
    Cited by: 3 Year: 2011


 

 

 

 

 

Tejinder Singh Lakhwani | Healthcare | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Tejinder Singh Lakhwani | Healthcare | Best Researcher Award

Research Scholar at Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, India

Dr. Tejinder Singh Lakhwani is a researcher in Decision Sciences and Operations with expertise in healthcare logistics, drone delivery systems, IoT integration, and fuzzy systems. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at the School of Management and Entrepreneurship (SME), IIT Jodhpur, focusing on intelligent and sustainable healthcare logistics using IoT and drone-based technologies. His academic journey spans mechanical engineering, operations research, and decision sciences, with consistent academic excellence and contributions in interdisciplinary research. He is a prolific scholar with numerous journal articles, conference presentations, and book chapters to his name.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Decision Sciences and Operations
    SME, IIT Jodhpur (2020 – 2025)
    CGPA: 7.73
    Thesis: Mobility in Blood Supply Management using IoT paradigm

  • M.Tech. in Operations Research
    NIT Durgapur (2018 – 2020)
    CGPA: 7.92
    Thesis: An analysis on Dombi Neutrosophic and m-Polar Pythagorean Fuzzy Graphs with properties

  • B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
    RGPV University (2012 – 2016)
    CGPA: 7.92

Professional Experience 💼

  • Participated in various workshops including:

    • Gender Bias and Stereotyping (TEQIP-III Workshop, NIT Durgapur, 2019)

    • Gender Equality and Women Rights (NIT Durgapur, 2019)

    • Navigating PhD and Beyond (ACS Society, IIT Jodhpur, 2025)

  • Proficient in academic research, teaching, LATEX typesetting, and consulting

  • Skills include Python, MATLAB, and LaTeX, with focus on Supply Chain Management

  • Involved in multiple international conferences with presentations on drone logistics, tokenization in supply chains, and multi-modal healthcare routing

Research Interests 🔬

  • Drone-based healthcare logistics and optimization

  • IoT and AI integration in blood supply chain management

  • Fuzzy and neutrosophic graph theory applications

  • Multi-modal logistics, decision sciences, and supply chain modeling

  • Ant colony and hybrid metaheuristic algorithms

  • Sustainability and resilience in medical logistics systems

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Gold Medalist in B.E. (Mechanical Engineering), RGPV University (2016)

  • Gold Medalist in M.Tech. (Operations Research), NIT Durgapur (2020)

  • MHRD Fellowship for M.Tech. studies (2018)

  • MoE Doctoral Fellowship for Ph.D. studies (2020)

  • Junior Scientist Award from Madhya Pradesh Government (2006)

  • Qualified GATE in 2017 and 2018 with scores of 380 and 540 respectively

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Tejinder Singh Lakhwani is an emerging academic and research professional whose work integrates technology, healthcare, and operations research. His contributions to drone and IoT-based blood delivery systems demonstrate a commitment to real-world, impactful problem-solving. With multiple awards, gold medals, and a growing portfolio of high-impact publications and presentations, he stands out as a thought leader in the space of sustainable and intelligent logistics systems. His interdisciplinary expertise and ongoing Ph.D. research are shaping the future of smart healthcare supply chains.

Publications 📚

1️⃣ 🛰️ Healthcare Logistics (IoT & Drone):

  • Beyond numbers: A novel IoT and drone framework for enhancing healthcare logistics
    📰 Discover Health Systems, Vol. 4, 2025


2️⃣ 🚁 Blood Bag Deliveries & Emergencies:

  • Revolutionizing healthcare logistics: The strategic role of drone technology in blood bag deliveries for remote and emergency care
    📰 Journal of Transport and Health, Vol. 42, 2025
    🔗 doi: 10.1016/j.jth.2025.102053


3️⃣ 🏦 Banking & Fuzzy Models:

  • Navigating uncertainty: Leveraging fuzzy queuing models to revolutionize customer experience in banking
    📰 Fuzzy Economic Review, Vol. 29, No. 1, 2024
    🔗 doi: 10.25102/fer.2024.01.04


4️⃣ 🔗 Fuzzy Graph Theory:

  • Some operations on Dombi neutrosophic graph
    📰 Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Humanized Computing, Vol. 13, pp. 425–443, 2022