Mehmet Özgüe Çelik | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mehmet Özgüe Çelik | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mersin University | Turkey

Dr. Mehmet Özgür Çelik is a dedicated researcher and academic in the Department of Geomatics Engineering at Mersin University, Türkiye. With a strong academic foundation that includes a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Geomatics Engineering from Karadeniz Technical University and a Ph.D. in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems, his work bridges advanced spatial technologies with pressing environmental challenges. His research primarily focuses on Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing applications, groundwater monitoring, climate change analysis, and land administration systems. Through his scholarly pursuits, Dr. Çelik explores innovative methods for integrating spatial data and satellite imagery to support sustainable resource management, environmental monitoring, and spatial planning. As a Research Assistant, he has contributed to multiple academic projects and publications that advance understanding in geospatial modeling, environmental assessment, and the application of geoinformatics in decision-making processes. His work is distinguished by its interdisciplinary nature, combining technical precision with environmental and societal relevance. Actively involved in academic research communities, Dr. Çelik maintains an active presence on platforms such as ORCID, ResearchGate, Google Scholar, and Publons, where his studies contribute to the global discourse on geospatial science and environmental sustainability. His commitment to leveraging GIS and remote sensing technologies to address challenges related to climate change, land use, and water resources underscores his vision of using spatial intelligence for a more sustainable and data-driven future.

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Featured Publications

  • Çelik, M. Ö., Orhan, O., & Kurt, M. A. (2025, October 1–3). Mersin’de iklim değişikliğinin avokado yetiştiriciliğine etkilerinin MaxEnt ile tahmini ve mevcut arazi örtüsü ile karşılaştırılması [Symposium presentation]. TMMOB Harita ve Kadastro Mühendisleri Odası, 20. Türkiye Harita Bilimsel ve Teknik Kurultayı, Ankara, Türkiye.

  • Çelik, M. Ö., Orhan, O., & Kurt, M. A. (2025). Drivers and impacts of climate change: Comprehensive review of natural and anthropogenic forcing with GCM-based projections. Geomatics and Environmental Engineering, 19(5), 71–101.

  • Çelik, M. Ö., Orhan, O., & Kurt, M. A. (2025). Predicting climate change impacts on sub-tropical fruit suitability using MaxEnt: A regional study from Southern Türkiye. Sustainability, 17(12), 5487.

  • Çoruhlu, Y. E., Alemdar, A., & Çelik, M. Ö. (2024). Investigating the possible effects of the authorization of notaries in real estate selling transactions on the land registry system, with Cadastre 2014’s vision and the light of the opinions of the employees of GDLRC. The Black Sea Journal of Sciences, 14(3), 1245–1274.

  • Çelik, M. Ö., Kuşak, L., & Yakar, M. (2024). Assessment of groundwater potential zones utilizing geographic information system-based Analytical Hierarchy Process, Vlse Kriterijumska Optimizacija Kompromisno Resenje, and Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution methods: A case study in Mersin, Türkiye. Sustainability, 16(5), 2202.

  • Çelik, M. Ö., & Çoruhlu, Y. E. (2021, November). Development of an object-oriented geographical data model for the management of SPEA. In International Conference on Mediterranean Geosciences Union (pp. 271–274).

Saša Milojević | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Saša Milojević | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Faculty of Engineering University of Kragujevac | Serbia

Dr. Saša T. Milojević is a distinguished Serbian scholar and expert advisor with over three decades of academic and industrial experience in mechanical and automotive engineering, specializing in powertrain systems, vehicle maintenance, renewable energy, sustainable transport, and environmental protection. He earned his BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees from the University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Engineering, where he currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Powertrain and Mobile Systems. Alongside his academic duties, Dr. Milojević works as an expert advisor in the field of technical inspection and homologation testing of vehicles, contributing his expertise to the advancement of vehicle safety and compliance standards. His professional career also includes over five years as Head of Production and Technical Manager in the bus and truck industry, where he gained extensive experience in manufacturing and industrial management. Dr. Milojević has authored more than 100 scientific publications, including journal papers, conference proceedings, book chapters, and edited volumes, reflecting his broad and impactful research output. His work bridges the fields of internal combustion engines, alternative fuels, tribology, and recycling technologies, emphasizing sustainable and energy-efficient mobility solutions. He played a leading role as Consortium Manager in two FP7 projects focusing on innovative low-floor electric and hydrogen-powered minibuses, and as a team leader, he won the regional innovation award for developing Serbia’s first low-floor city bus powered by natural gas. Since 2023, Dr. Milojević has been representing the KG EDU-S research center in the European and USA network for education and research, promoting sustainable development in transport and industry through collaborative international projects. His career stands as a testament to the integration of engineering innovation, education, and sustainability.

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Featured Publications

  • Skrúcaný, T., Kendra, M., Stopka, O., Milojević, S., Figlus, T., & Csiszár, C. (2019). Impact of the electric mobility implementation on the greenhouse gases production in central European countries. Sustainability, 11(18), 4948.

  • Milojević, S., Glišović, J., Savić, S., Bošković, G., Bukvić, M., & Stojanović, B. (2024). Particulate matter emission and air pollution reduction by applying variable systems in tribologically optimized diesel engines for vehicles in road traffic. Atmosphere, 15(2), 184.

  • Sandra, V., Stojanovic, B., Ivanović, L., Miladinovic, S., & Milojević, S. (2019). Application of nanocomposites in the automotive industry.

  • Milojević, S., Savić, S., Marić, D., Stopka, O., Krstić, B., & Stojanović, B. (2022). Correlation between emission and combustion characteristics with the compression ratio and fuel injection timing in tribologically optimized diesel engine. Tehnički vjesnik, 29(4), 1210–1219. https://doi.org/10.17559/TV-20220322134250

  • Milojević, S., Savić, S., Marić, D., Stopka, O., Krstić, B., & Stojanović, B. (2022). Multi-objective optimization of tribological characteristics for aluminum composite using Taguchi grey and TOPSIS approaches. Tehnički vjesnik, 29(4), 1210–1219.

Cesar Hernandez | Circuitry | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Cesar Hernandez | Circuitry | Best Researcher Award

Doctor at Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, Colombia

Cesar Hernandez is a dedicated professional with a strong background in engineering and education. He holds a Doctorate in Engineering and has been actively involved in research, teaching, and academic administration at the Francisco José de Caldas District University. With expertise in areas such as Digital Circuits, Microcontrollers, and Advanced Wireless Networks, Cesar has made significant contributions to the field of engineering. He has served as a Full-time Professor, Director of several research groups, and Coordinator of various academic projects. His commitment to excellence is evident in his numerous recognitions and awards, highlighting his valuable contributions to the university and the field of engineering.

Professional Profile:

📚 Education:

Cesar Hernandez’s academic background includes a Postdoctoral degree in Engineering from the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation in 2023. He obtained his Doctorate in Engineering from the National University of Colombia in 2017. He also holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Los Andes, with completion expected in the fourth semester of 2010. Additionally, he earned a Master’s degree in Information and Communication Sciences, with a focus on Teleinformatics, from the Francisco José de Caldas District University in 2007. He completed a Specialization in Interconnection of Networks and Telematic Services at Manuela Beltrán University in 2006. Cesar’s academic journey began with a degree in Electronic Engineering from the Francisco José de Caldas District University in 2003, following his academic foundation at La Salle de Villavicencio College, where he completed his Academic Baccalaureate in 1996.

📝Work Experience:

Cesar Hernandez has been a Full-time Professor at the Francisco José de Caldas District University since November 2016, where he teaches master classes on Digital Circuits and Microcontrollers, supervises and advises undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral theses, writes proposals, develops research projects, publishes scientific articles in indexed national and international journals, and presents at international conferences. He can be contacted through Engineer Robinson Pacheco García at phone number 3238400, extension 5003. He is also a Professor in the Doctorate in Engineering program at the same university since April 2017, teaching master classes on “Advanced Wireless Networks” and supervising and advising doctoral theses. For inquiries, contact Engineer Giovanny Mauricio Tarazona Bermúdez at phone number 3238400, extension 1419 – 1402. From April 2022 to July 2023, Cesar served as the Coordinator of the Electrical Curriculum Project at the Faculty of Technology, where he coordinated the Electrical Curriculum Project. For information, contact Engineer Ruth Esperanza Román Castillo at phone number 3238400, extension 5003. From July 2017 to July 2018, he was the Coordinator of the Research Unit at the Faculty of Technology, where he coordinated the Research Unit. For inquiries, contact Engineer Robinson Pacheco García at phone number 3238400, extension 5003. From June 2012 to November 2016, he was an Associate Professor at the same university, where he taught master classes on Digital Circuits and Microcontrollers, supervised and advised undergraduate and master’s theses, wrote proposals, developed research projects, published scientific articles in indexed national and international journals, and presented at international conferences. For inquiries, contact Engineer Pablo Emilio Garzón at phone number 3238400, extension 5003.

📊Research :

Cesar Hernandez has held the position of Director of the SIREC Research Group, classified as Category A1, since August 2016. He was also the Director of the ARMOS Research Group, classified as Category A1, from February 2012 to April 2013. Additionally, he has been an Investigator in the GIDENUTAS Research Group, Category A1, since July 2007. He has also been an Investigator in the Intelligent Internet Research Group, Category A, since July 2007. Furthermore, he was an Investigator in the ARMOS Research Group, Category A1, from July 2007 to December 2019. Prior to that, he was an Investigator in the Technological Applicability Research Group, Category B, from February 2004 to December 2006, and in the GITEM Research Group, Category B, from February 2002 to February 2004. Cesar has received recognition as the Director for the classification of the SIREC Research Group in Category A1 by the Center for Research and Scientific Development at the Francisco José de Caldas District University in 2020. He has also been recognized as the Director of the SIREC Research Group, classified in A1, for ranking among the top groups in the GNC-2019 according to the GNC-Sapiens 2019 ranking, ranking 64th out of 4,200 classified groups in 2019. Additionally, he has been recognized for the classification of the SIREC Research Group in Category A1 by Colciencias in 2018.

🏆Awards :

Cesar Hernandez has received several recognitions and awards for his research and academic contributions. In 2021, he was named a Senior Researcher under the 894 call from Minciencias. In 2020, he was recognized for his classification as a Senior Researcher by Colciencias at the Center for Research and Scientific Development at the Francisco José de Caldas District University. He also received recognition for the A1 classification of the SIREC research group, of which he is the director, from the same institution. In 2019, he received an honorable mention for his active participation in the XXIII Technological Week at the Faculty of Technology of the Francisco José de Caldas District University. Moreover, in 2019, he was recognized as the director of the SIREC research group, classified as A1, for ranking among the top groups in the GNC-2019 according to the GNC-Sapiens 2019 ranking, ranking 64th out of 4,200 classified groups. In 2018, he was recognized for his invaluable contribution to the scientific and research development of the Faculty of Technology as the Coordinator of the Research Unit at the same institution. He also received recognition for his valuable contribution to the scientific development of the Francisco José de Caldas District University, which awarded the A1 category to the SIREC research group, of which he is the director. Additionally, in 2018, he was recognized for his outstanding contribution to research, which earned him the Senior Researcher category from Colciencias. In 2017 and 2018, he received the Academic Excellence mention as a teacher at the Francisco José de Caldas District University. He was also named a Senior Researcher under the 781 call from Colciencias in 2017. Furthermore, he received an Editorial Recognition for the publication of a research book from the Francisco José de Caldas District University in 2017.

 

 

Publications :

Decision-making analysis in cooperative environments for decentralized cognitive radio networks

Authors: Hernandez, C.; Giral, D.; Martínez, F.

Citations: 0

Year: 2024

Random number generator based on a memristive circuit

Authors: Polo, J.; López, H.; Hernández, C.

Citations: 0

Year: 2024

Motivational Impact and Promotion of Research Culture Through the Development of Deep Learning Models

Authors: Martínez, F.; Hernández, C.; Giral, D.

Citations: 0

Year: 2023

Performance Evaluation of Photovoltaic Projects in Latin America

Authors: León-Ospina, C.; Arias-Zarate, H.; Hernandez, C.

Citations: 0

Year: 2023

Acoustic event characterization for service robot using convolutional networks

Authors: Martínez, F.; Martínez, F.; Hernández, C.

Citations: 0

Year: 2022

Analysis and assessment software for multi-user collaborative cognitive radio networks

Authors: Giral, D.; Hernandez, C.; Martinez, F.

Citations: 1

Year: 2022

Machine Learning Techniques Based on Primary User Emulation Detection in Mobile Cognitive Radio Networks

Authors: Muñoz, E.C.; Pedraza, L.F.; Hernández, C.A.

Citations: 5

Year: 2022

KINEMATIC and DYNAMIC ANALYSIS of A DIFFERENTIAL ROBOTIC PLATFORM with CATERPILLAR TRACKS

Authors: Hernandez, C.A.S.; Giral, D.A.R.; Martínez, F.H.S.

Citations: 1

Year: 2021

Delay reduction through secondary user cooperation in spectral Handoff

Authors: Hernández, C.A.S.; Martínez, F.H.S.; Giral, D.A.R.

Citations: 0

Year: 2021

Spectral decision in cognitive radio networks based on deep learning

Authors: Giral, D.; Hernández, C.; Salgado, C.

Citations: 5

Year: 2021