Zeliha Coskun Tas | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Zeliha Coskun Tas | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Kocaeli University | Turkey

Mrs. Zeliha Coskun Tas is a distinguished researcher in the field of Biomedical Engineering, currently serving as a Research Assistant at Kocaeli University, Faculty of Technology, Biomedical Engineering Department. She is actively pursuing her Ph.D. at the Institute of Science, Kocaeli University, where she also completed her Master’s degree, following her Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Erciyes University. Her research expertise encompasses biomaterials, biometals, bioceramics, and functionally graded biomaterials, with a strong emphasis on developing innovative bioactive implant interfaces and evaluating biomechanical performance in medical applications. Zeliha Coskun Tas has authored and co-authored several impactful publications in high-ranking SCI-E journals, including the Journal of Biomedical Materials Research: Part A, World Neurosurgery, and the Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine. Her study, “A Novel Radially Graded Hydroxyapatite-Based Composite for Bioactive Implant Interfaces,” reflects her commitment to advancing bioengineering materials for enhanced implant functionality. In addition, she has presented multiple peer-reviewed papers at international conferences in Italy and Turkey, focusing on 3D printing applications, biomechanical testing, and advanced implant design. Her research contributions have also extended to nationally funded projects supported by Kocaeli University’s Scientific Research Project Unit (BAP), where she played a leading role in projects such as Production and Characterization of Functionally Graded Ceramic and Polymer Doped Titanium Implants and Development of an Apparatus Design for Radial Gradient Powder Material Casting. Her earlier project, Development of Torsion and Four-Point Bending Test Systems for Finger and Toe Bones, demonstrates her interdisciplinary approach linking materials science and biomechanics. Beyond research, she actively contributes to the scientific community through peer reviews for reputed journals such as the Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, Sakarya University Journal of Science, and Physical and Engineering Sciences in Medicine. A recipient of the TÜBİTAK 2211-C and 2214-A scholarships, she continues to pursue excellence in biomedical research with a focus on creating advanced, sustainable, and biocompatible materials for medical innovation. Through her dedication, academic rigor, and innovative research, Res. Asst. Zeliha Coskun Tas exemplifies the new generation of biomedical engineers shaping the future of healthcare technology.

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Featured Publications

Coşkun, Z., Çelik, T., & Kişioğlu, Y. (2023). Metatarsal bone model production using 3D printing and comparison of material properties with results obtained from CT-based modeling and real bone. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 5.

Coşkun, Z., Çelik, T., & Kişioğlu, Y. (2021). Design and manufacture of the torque test setup for small and shapeless materials. Turkish Journal of Engineering, 6(1), 81–86.

Coşkun, Z., Çelik, T., & Kişioğlu, Y. (2021). Comparison of the stress distribution between high-heeled and flat shoes on the first metatarsal bone. Politeknik Dergisi, 24(3), 1303–1308.

Çelik, T., & Coşkun Taş, Z. (2024). Biomechanical evaluation of a newly developed functional-grade composite material for pedicle screws. World Neurosurgery, 187, e525–e533.

Coşkun Taş, Z., & Çelik, T. (2022). Design of new pedicle screw and biomechanical evaluation using finite element analysis. 3rd International Conference on Applied Engineering and Natural Sciences, 1.

Mustafa Kerem Kockar | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kerem Kockar | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Hacettepe University | Turkey

Assoc Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kerem Kockar is a Turkish engineering geologist and geotechnical expert currently serving in the Department of Civil Engineering at Hacettepe University, Ankara. He holds a B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Geological Engineering from Middle East Technical University (METU), where his research focused on engineering geological and geotechnical site characterization of Upper Pliocene and Quaternary deposits west of Ankara. He has also conducted research at The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University. His key research interests include engineering geology, rock and soil mechanics-particularly tunnelling, dam sites, slopes, and landslides-in-situ geotechnical and seismic site characterization, dynamic and static numerical modelling of geotechnical problems, environmental geotechnology, and engineering seismology with an emphasis on ground-motion amplification, attenuation modelling, earthquake hazard assessment, and enhanced geothermal systems involving hydraulic fracturing and micro-seismic monitoring. He has authored or co-authored 47 documents and has received 650 citations with an h-index of 17, reflecting his strong contribution to the field. He has supervised several postgraduate theses on landslide monitoring, slope stability, fibre-optic methods for early warning, and solar farm foundation design. His professional experience includes academic and research roles at METU, UT Austin, Texas A&M, Gazi University’s Earthquake Engineering Research Center, and Hacettepe University. He also contributes to Turkey’s national seismology and earth-interior advisory commission under the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) and has provided expert consultancy on major infrastructure projects such as the Trans Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline (TANAP) and slope-erosion surveys, showcasing his interdisciplinary expertise in geotechnical fieldwork, seismic hazard analysis, and numerical modelling.

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Featured Publications

Oner, G., Akgun, H., Koçkar, M. K., & Arslan Kelam, A. (2025). Municipal landfill site selection using TOPSIS methodology: A case study for Polatlı, Ankara, Türkiye. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 84(3), 126.

Arslan Kelam, A., Akgun, H., Bobet, A., & Kockar, M. K. (2025). Assessment of complex rock slope instabilities in Mudurnu, Turkey, through kinematic and dynamic analyses: A case study. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 58(2), 2223–2242.

cınar, Ö. F., Aldemir, A., Zervent, A., Yücel, O. B., Erberik, M. A., Anıl, O., & Koçkar, M. K. (2024). Fundamental period estimation of RC buildings by considering structural and non-structural damage distributions through neural network. Neural Computing and Applications, 36(3), 1329–1350.

Askan, A., Altindal, A., Aydin, M. F., Erberik, M. A., Koçkar, M. K., Tun, M., et al. (2025). Assessment of urban seismic resilience of a town in Eastern Türkiye: Turkoglu, Kahramanmaras before and after 6 February 2023 M 7.8 Kahramanmaras earthquake. Earthquake Spectra, 41(1), 146–175.

Sahin, G., Okalp, K., Koçkar, M. K., Yilmaz, M. T., Jalehforouzan, A., Temiz, F. A., et al. (2024). Development of a GIS-based predicted map of Türkiye using geological and topographical parameters: Case study for the region affected by the 6 February 2023 earthquakes. Seismological Research Letters, 95(4), 2044–2057.

Yufeng Jiang | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof. Dr. Yufeng Jiang | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Ocean University of China | China

Assoc Prof. Dr. Yufeng Jiang is an Associate Professor at the Ocean University of China, specializing in the health monitoring and safety assessment of offshore and marine engineering structures. With a strong academic foundation from the Ocean University of China, he has dedicated his career to advancing intelligent damage diagnosis methods that can directly utilize incomplete information while maintaining high noise robustness. He innovatively developed an iterative two-stage damage identification methodology capable of simultaneously locating structural damage and assessing its severity. Dr. Jiang has designed a hardware network of fiber optic sensors for condition monitoring of deepwater pressure-resistant subsea structures and created an intelligent structural health monitoring and early warning system, which has been successfully applied in a 500-meter deep-sea mixed-transport system demonstration project. His research has led to 20 Documents , 10 patents, and collaboration on three major research projects, resulting in a citation count of 111 and an h-index of 6, reflecting the significant impact of his work. Additionally, he has contributed to two consultancy projects and maintained collaborations across multiple institutions, consistently translating innovative research into practical engineering applications. Dr. Jiang continues to advance the field of marine structural safety with a focus on applied intelligence and robust monitoring solutions.

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Featured Publications

Liu, Y., Wang, S., Jiang, Y., & Du, J. (2025). A spatial deformation reconstruction method of deep-sea mining riser from sparse inclination measurements. Ocean Engineering.

Wang, C., Luo, D., Guo, Y., Zheng, Z., Jiang, Y., & Du, J. (2025). A novel stochastic model updating method for offshore platforms based on Kriging model with active learning. Ocean Engineering.

Jiang, Y., Ma, C., Wang, S., & Li, Y. (2024). A novel evolutionary algorithm for structural model updating with a hybrid initialization and multi-stage update strategy. Ocean Engineering.

Jiang, Y., Liu, Y., Wang, S., & Rakicevic, Z. (2024). Structural damage classification in offshore structures under environmental variations and measured noises using linear discrimination analysis. Structural Control and Health Monitoring.

Liu, Y., Jiang, Y., Zhao, H., Wang, S., & Han, J. (2023). Experimental investigation on vortex-induced vibration characteristics of a segmented free-hanging flexible riser. Ocean Engineering.