Ugur Turhan

Dr. Ugur Turhan is a Senior Lecturer in aviation at UNSW Canberra with over two decades of experience in academic and professional settings. His expertise spans Air Traffic Management, Airport Operations, Aviation Safety, and Human Factors in Aviation. Previously, he served as Assistant Professor at Eskisehir Technical University and Anadolu University, and held a visiting professorship at Embry Riddle Aviation Academy.

Dr. Turhan earned his Ph.D. in Civil Aviation Management from Anadolu University. His academic journey includes significant contributions to aviation education and research across multiple institutions in Turkey and internationally.

Dr. Turhan's research focuses on critical aspects of aviation safety and efficiency. His work explores human factors in air traffic control, aircraft maintenance procedures, and emergency management in aviation contexts. He has developed innovative approaches to training air traffic controllers using 3D simulation technology and has investigated the relationship between safety culture and operational performance in aviation organizations. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications to enhance aviation safety standards globally.

Analysis of Dr. Turhan's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on human factors across aviation domains. His work consistently addresses safety management systems, cognitive workload assessment, and maintenance procedures. A notable trend is the integration of neurophysiological measurements with operational data to assess air traffic controller performance. His research also demonstrates growing interest in the application of advanced technologies for improving maintenance documentation and technician performance.

Dr. Turhan has secured significant research funding through multiple international projects. His leadership roles include:

• Researcher and Eskisehir Technical University Coordinator for the FACT project under European Commission HORIZON2020 SESAR call (2020-present)
• Researcher and Eskisehir Technical University Coordinator for the Skill-UP project under Erasmus+ (2020-present)
• Researcher and Anadolu University Coordinator for the STRESS Project under HORIZON 2020-SESAR-2015-1 (2016-2018)
• Researcher and Anadolu University Coordinator for the IMPACT Project under HORIZON 2020-DRS-2014 (2015-2018)
• Researcher and Anadolu University Coordinator for SECONOMICS project under European Commission FP7 (2012-2015)
• Researcher for Boeing-sponsored International Project on Aviation Educational Software (2014-2016)

Dr. Turhan has supervised multiple doctoral and master's students in aviation-related fields. His doctoral students include Birsen Acikel (2016) who researched flight training airspace complexity and Tarık Güneş (2021) who assessed aircraft maintenance technician competency. His master's students have investigated topics ranging from Turkish airspace flexibility to aircraft maintenance documentation. Dr. Turhan also serves as a valuable resource for prospective PhD students interested in human factors and safety in aviation and air traffic management.