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).

Mahmoud Mashal | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mahmoud Mashal | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

University of Tehran | Iran

Dr. Mahmoud Mashal is a distinguished scholar and researcher in Civil Engineering, specializing in Hydraulics, with extensive academic and professional experience spanning several decades. He earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a focus on Hydraulics from the University of Manchester following his M.Sc. in Irrigation and Drainage Engineering  and B.Sc. in Irrigation Engineering  from Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz. Throughout his career, Dr. Mashal has been dedicated to advancing research and education in hydraulic structures, water resource management, and irrigation systems. His work integrates theoretical insights with practical applications to address complex challenges in water engineering, sustainable irrigation design, and environmental hydraulics. As a faculty member at the University of Tehran’s Aburaihan Campus, he has played a key role in teaching, mentoring graduate students, and conducting interdisciplinary research aimed at improving the efficiency and sustainability of water systems in arid and semi-arid regions. His scholarly contributions include numerous research papers, conference presentations, and technical reports that have strengthened the field’s understanding of hydraulic modeling, sediment transport, and water flow dynamics. Dr. Mashal’s expertise and leadership have earned him recognition within academic and professional circles, where he continues to contribute to national and international collaborations focused on water resource development and environmental protection. His commitment to innovation and applied research reflects a lifelong dedication to addressing global water challenges and fostering sustainable engineering practices for future generations.
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Featured Publications

  • Shokati, H., Mahmoud, M., Noroozi, A. A., Mirzaei, S., Mohammadi-Doqozloo, Z., Nabiollahi, K., Faghizadeh-Mehrjerdi, R., Khosravani, P., Adhikari, R., Hu, L., & Scholten, T. (2025). Comparing UAV-based hyperspectral and satellite-based multispectral data for soil moisture estimation using machine learning. Water, 17(11), 1715.

  • Zanjani, M., Mahmoud, M., & Pour Gholam Amiji, M. (2025). The effect of biochar and irrigation water quality on maize yield and water productivity. Iranian Journal of Irrigation and Drainage, 18(6), 927–936.

  • Ghasemnezhad, S., Nikoo, M. R., Mahmoud, M., Al-Rawas, G., Nazari, R., Azadegan, B., Mishra, A., & Simunek, J. (2025). A copula framework for depth-stratified water quality monitoring in reservoirs. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2(2), 1–22.

  • Seyed Ali, H., Javadi, S., Mahmoud, M., Azadegan, B., & Havid, K. (2024). Assessment of water, food, and energy efficiency indicators with a nexus approach and sustainable agricultural management. Drought and Climate Change Research, 2(2), 57–76.

  • Shokati, H., Mahmoud, M., Noroozi, A. A., Abkar, A. A., Mirzaei, S., Mohammadi Forough, Z., Faghizadeh-Mehrjerdi, R., Khosravani, P., Nabiollahi, K., & Scholten, T. (2024). Random forest-based soil moisture estimation using Sentinel-2, Landsat-8/9, and UAV-based hyperspectral data. Remote Sensing, 16(11), 1962.

  • Bourbour, H., Abdolahipour, M., Abdollahi, H., & Mahmoud, M. (2024). Barley yield forecasting based on remote sensing data and XGBoost and SVM machine learning algorithms. Journal of Water and Irrigation Management (Journal of Agriculture), 13(4), 1119–1137.