Bekir Taner San | Multicriteria Decision Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Bekir Taner San | Multicriteria Decision Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Bekir Taner San, Akdeniz University, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Bekir Taner San is a distinguished academic in geological engineering with extensive expertise in remote sensing, image processing, and GIS applications. Currently a Professor at Akdeniz University, he holds a doctorate in geological engineering from Middle East Technical University. He has contributed significantly to various geotechnical and geological research areas, with a strong focus on advanced technologies in engineering. πŸŒπŸ“ŠπŸ’‘

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Education

Prof. San’s academic journey began at Middle East Technical University, where he completed his undergraduate degree in Geological Engineering (1993-1998), followed by postgraduate (1999-2002) and doctoral studies (2002-2008) in Natural and Applied Sciences. His doctoral thesis focused on hyperspectral image processing and its applications in lithological and mineralogical mapping. πŸŽ“πŸ“–πŸ“

Experience

Prof. San has had a long-standing career at Akdeniz University, serving as a Professor in the Faculty of Engineering since 2020. He has held several administrative roles, including Rector’s Advisor and BAP Scientific Commissioner. Additionally, he has served as the Head of the Department of Geological Engineering and has developed and taught various courses in GIS, remote sensing, and image processing. πŸ«πŸ“šπŸ”§

Awards and Honors

Prof. San has been recognized for his impactful research and academic leadership. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to geotechnical engineering and remote sensing. His commitment to academic excellence is evident in his ongoing research and leadership roles in scientific committees. πŸ†πŸ”¬πŸŽ–οΈ

Research Focus

Prof. San’s research focuses on geotechnical engineering, remote sensing, image processing, GIS, and multi-criteria decision-making analysis. He has conducted extensive work in lithological mapping, earthquake-induced changes, and environmental monitoring using advanced image processing techniques. His research is pivotal in applying cutting-edge technologies to geosciences. πŸ›°οΈπŸ“πŸŒŽ

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  • A two‐level approach to geospatial identification of optimal pitaya cultivation sites using multi‐criteria decision analysis | Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture | 2025 | DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.14297 πŸ“‘

  • Evaluation of the effect of spatial and temporal resolutions for digital change detection: case of forest fire | Natural Hazards | 2023 | DOI: 10.1007/s11069-023-06199-0 πŸ”₯

  • Geochemistry of Red Soils in the Kas District of Antalya (TΓΌrkiye) Using Multivariate Statistical Approaches and GIS | Minerals | 2023 | DOI: 10.3390/min13060772 πŸ§‘β€πŸ”¬

  • Data Integration for Lithological Mapping Using Machine Learning Algorithms | Earth Science Informatics | 2022 | DOI: 10.1007/s12145-022-00826-3 πŸ€–

  • Origins of diverse present displacements in a paleo-landslide area (Isiklar, Trabzon, northeast Turkey) | Environmental Earth Sciences | 2022 | DOI: 10.1007/s12665-022-10372-2 🌍

  • Akdeniz University’s Process of Becoming a Research-Oriented University: Institutional Structuring, Goals, Activities and Outcomes | Yuksekogretim Dergisi | 2021 | DOI: 10.2399/yod.20.808759 πŸŽ“

  • Assessment of Academic Performance at Akdeniz University | NETWORKING COMMUNICATION AND DATA KNOWLEDGE ENGINEERING | 2020 | DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-36178-5_87 πŸ“Š

  • YeraltΔ± Suyu KaynaklarΔ±nΔ±n Uzaktan AlgΔ±lama ve CBS Teknikleri Kullanarak Modellenmesine YΓΆnelik bir Yaklaşım: KΔ±rkgΓΆz HavzasΔ± (Antalya) | Geomatik | 2020 | DOI: 10.29128/geomatik.649221 πŸ’§

  • Landslide susceptibility mapping using an automatic sampling algorithm based on two level random sampling | Computers & Geosciences | 2019 | DOI: 10.1016/j.cageo.2019.104329 πŸŒ„

  • Geographical information systems (GIS) and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) integration for sustainable landfill site selection considering dynamic data source | Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment | 2019 | DOI: 10.1007/s10064-017-1135-z πŸ—‘οΈ

Reza sheikh | Decision Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Reza sheikh | Decision Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Reza sheikh, shahrooduniversity of technology, Iran

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Reza Sheikh is a distinguished academic in Production and Operations Management at the Shahrood University of Technology, Iran. With over two decades of teaching and administrative experience, he has served in key leadership roles, including Vice President and Dean of Faculty. He is a prolific author and researcher with expertise in axiomatic design, decision modeling, and quality systems. His work has significantly contributed to the advancement of industrial engineering education and research in Iran. Dr. Sheikh is recognized for his dedication to academic excellence, innovative research, and institutional development in higher education. πŸ“˜πŸ§ 

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πŸ“š Education

Dr. Reza Sheikh earned his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Tehran University in 2006, focusing on lean production systems using axiomatic design. He holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Tarbiat Modares University (1998), where he explored fuzzy logic applications in network analysis. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran (1996). Throughout his education, Dr. Sheikh developed a solid foundation in decision-making techniques, systems analysis, and optimization, which have shaped his research and teaching philosophy. His academic background supports his multifaceted contributions to industrial management. πŸŽ“πŸ“ˆπŸ› οΈ

πŸ’Ό Experience

Since 1999, Dr. Sheikh has been a faculty member at Shahrood University of Technology, contributing as a professor, dean, and vice president. He played pivotal roles in various administrative positions including Director of Monitoring & Evaluation, Vice President of Science & Technology Park, and Incubator Centers Manager. His leadership extended to managing academic productivity and overseeing finance and administration at the university. His roles across research, education management, and university governance have shaped institutional policies and promoted academic excellence. His service reflects a deep commitment to strategic planning, quality assurance, and innovation in higher education. πŸ›οΈπŸ“ŠπŸ§‘β€πŸ«

πŸ… Awards and Honors

Dr. Reza Sheikh has been consistently recognized for his contributions to education and research. He received the Distinguished Professor of the Year in Research Award (2015) and was honored multiple times (2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2019) for his excellence in teaching at the Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Management, Shahrood University of Technology. These honors underscore his commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation in the fields of production and operations management. His dedication has significantly impacted faculty development, student learning, and the university’s academic reputation. πŸ₯‡πŸ“œπŸ†

πŸ”¬ Research Focus

Dr. Sheikh’s research spans Production and Operations Management, Multi-Criteria and Multi-Objective Decision Making (MCDM & MODM), Axiomatic Design, and Statistical Analysis. He specializes in developing mathematical models for lean production scheduling, integrating decision-making tools like TRIZ, rough set theory, and fuzzy logic. His studies also explore service quality, ethics in academia, institutional meritocracy, and faculty performance systems. His work contributes both theoretical and applied insights, addressing organizational efficiency and quality improvement. His scholarly output includes numerous journal articles, research projects, and books that influence academic and industrial practices alike. πŸ“Šβš™οΈπŸ“š

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πŸ“˜ Base-criterion on Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Method and Its Applications – πŸ”’ Cited by: 134 – πŸ“… 2020
πŸ“˜ The Impact of Digital Marketing Strategies on Customer’s Buying Behavior in Online Shopping Using the Rough Set Theory – πŸ”’ 80 – πŸ“… 2022
πŸ“˜ Grey SERVQUAL Method to Measure Consumers’ Attitudes Towards Green Products – πŸ”’ 72 – πŸ“… 2018
πŸ“˜ A Novel Approach for Group Decision Making Based on the Best–Worst Method (G-BWM) – πŸ”’ 69 – πŸ“… 2021
πŸ“˜ Evaluation and Selecting the Contractor in Bidding with Incomplete Information Using MCGDM Method – πŸ”’ 49 – πŸ“… 2019
πŸ“˜ Base Criterion Method (BCM) – πŸ”’ 43 – πŸ“… 2022
πŸ“˜ Ranking Financial Institutions Based on Trust in Online Banking Using ARAS and ANP Method – πŸ”’ 43 – πŸ“… 2013
πŸ“˜ Assessing the Agility of Hospitals in Disaster Management Using Fuzzy Flowsort – πŸ”’ 39 – πŸ“… 2021
πŸ“˜ Assessing Hospital Preparedness for Disasters Using Rough Set Theory (COVID-19) – πŸ”’ 36 – πŸ“… 2022
πŸ“˜ Self-Assessment of Parallel Network Systems with Intuitionistic Fuzzy Data – πŸ”’ 31 – πŸ“… 2019
πŸ“˜ Extension of Base-Criterion Method Based on Fuzzy Set Theory – πŸ”’ 27 – πŸ“… 2020
πŸ“˜ Project Portfolio Selection with Interactions under Uncertainty (Hesitant Fuzzy Set) – πŸ”’ 26 – πŸ“… 2018
πŸ“˜ Analysis and Classification of Companies on Tehran Stock Exchange with Incomplete Information – πŸ”’ 18 – πŸ“… 2021
πŸ“˜ Proximity/Remoteness Measurement for Customer Classification – πŸ”’ 17 – πŸ“… 2022
πŸ“˜ Extension of Best–Worst Method Based on Spherical Fuzzy Sets – πŸ”’ 16 – πŸ“… 2024
πŸ“˜ Product Portfolio Optimisation Using Teaching–Learning-Based Optimisation Algorithm – πŸ”’ 16 – πŸ“… 2016