معرفی
Prof. Serap Ulusam Seçkiner is a full-time Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Engineering, where she has held academic positions since 2007. She progressed from Doctor Lecturer (2007-2011) to Associate Professor (2011-2017) before attaining her current professorship in 2017. Her academic foundation includes a PhD and MSc in Industrial Engineering from Gazi University, and a BSc from Çukurova University.
Her research spans multiple interdisciplinary domains with focus areas in:
- Operations Research: Optimization algorithms, supply chain management, and decision support systems
- Ergonomics & Human Factors: Workplace safety, cognitive workload modeling, and industrial design
- Sustainable Systems: Renewable energy integration, waste management, and carbon footprint analysis
- Healthcare & Aviation Applications: Hospital efficiency, airline operations, and crisis management
Her publication portfolio demonstrates strong emphasis on sustainability transitions, with recurring themes in renewable energy systems, circular economy implementations, and climate-responsive infrastructure. Recent works increasingly integrate emerging technologies like blockchain and AI within industrial and environmental contexts.
Awards & Honors:
- Best Paper Award from Endourology Association (2017)
Academic Leadership:
Has supervised 3 doctoral and 17 master's students on topics ranging from wind energy optimization to healthcare logistics. Secured multiple research grants including:
- Investigation of Work Accidents in Gaziantep Province (TÜBİTAK funded)
- Ergonomic Optimization of University Offices
- Biomass Power Plant Planning via GIS
Holds editorial positions for Advances in Industrial Engineering and Management and serves in professional associations including the Turkish Ergonomics Society.
