معرفی
Nuray DEMİRALP is a full-time Lecturer at Kastamonu University's Bozkurt Vocational School, Department of Property Protection and Security, where she has served since 2016. She holds concurrent administrative roles as Department Head (since 2018) and Vocational School Vice Director (since 2022). Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Occupational Health and Safety (Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, 2020–2024), a Master’s in Occupational Health and Safety (Kastamonu University, 2017–2019), and a Bachelor’s in Nursing (Gazi University, 2006–2010).
Her research centers on occupational hazards in high-risk professions, with emphases on:
- Firefighter physiology (cardiorespiratory fitness, metabolic risks)
- Disaster and emergency response (KBRN preparedness, psychosocial care)
- Shift-work health impacts (sleep disorders, metabolic syndrome)
- Vocational training efficacy for safety personnel.
Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on occupational health interventions, with recent work exploring biomarkers (testosterone, cardiometabolic risk) in firefighters and KBRN emergency readiness. Her articles demonstrate applied research aimed at improving safety protocols and health outcomes for first responders.
Awards & Recognition:
- Uluslararası Bilimsel Yayınları Teşvik Ödülü (2023)
Grants & Projects: She actively leads TÜBİTAK-funded initiatives, including:
- Cardiorespiratory fitness effects on firefighter health (2023–2024)
- KBRN training for nursing/paramedic students (2023–2024)
- Physical fitness impact on firefighting performance (2024)
She collaborates with disaster response institutions (e.g., AFAD) and contributes to national firefighting curriculum development.
