Ms. Yagmur Ariöz - circular economy - Best Researcher Award

Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University - Turkey

Author Profile

🎓 Early academic pursuits

Yagmur Ari öz began her academic journey with a strong foundation in industrial engineering at selcuk university, where she graduated as an honor student between 2013 and 2017. during this period, she also enriched her global exposure as an erasmus student at poznan university of technology, achieving a perfect gpa of 4.00. her early years were marked by a commitment to technical excellence and a clear inclination toward sustainable systems and industrial efficiency, which laid the groundwork for her future contributions in supply chain innovation and power electronics applications in energy systems.

💼 Professional endeavors

Her professional trajectory includes diverse internships across top-tier turkish defense and manufacturing firms such as havelsan, aselsan, tumaş, and astor transformer company. these roles spanned financial analytics, human resources, and quality control engineering, offering her a holistic view of industrial operations. she also served as an hr and project management consultant at mental hr consultancy company from 2017 to 2018. this industry experience reinforced her academic focus on sustainable supply chains and the circular economy, particularly in fields where power electronics plays a critical role in optimizing renewable energy systems.

🔬 Contributions and research focus

Currently pursuing a ph.d. in industrial engineering at ankara yildirim beyazıt university, yagmur focuses on sustainable supply chain management and solar pv circular economy—both of which are deeply interconnected with advances in power electronics for renewable energy integration. as a visiting scholar at worcester polytechnic institute under the mentorship of prof. joseph sarkis, she deepens her research in circular economy models, sustainability assessment, and supply chain analytics. her academic contributions also encompass system dynamics circular economy modeling, machine learning, and operations research, supported by technical proficiencies in python, gams, cplex, and various data visualization tools.

🌍 Impact and influence

Yagmur has influenced both academic and industry circles through her multidisciplinary expertise and teaching. at ankara yildirim beyazit university, she has lectured and assisted in multiple courses including engineering economy, quality assurance, and operations research. her role in developing course materials and mentoring students reflects her dedication to shaping future circular economy engineers. by linking real-world applications such as circular economy frameworks with power electronics technologies, her work continues to drive impactful, practical insights into the energy and manufacturing sectors.

📚 Academic cites

As a reviewer for the journal of turkish operations management and the journal of optimization and decision making (jodm), yagmur actively contributes to academic quality and innovation. while still completing her doctorate, she has already established a research presence through citations and conference engagements in the domains of supply chain optimization, data analytics, and sustainable systems design, all of which are increasingly relevant to the development of power electronics infrastructure in smart grids.

🌱 Legacy and future contributions

Yagmur Ari öz is poised to emerge as a key contributor in advancing sustainable industrial practices through integrated systems thinking. her continued work in the circular economy—especially in solar pv applications—suggests a future where her methodologies could be central to decarbonization strategies and zero-waste manufacturing. her legacy will likely include cross-sectoral models that combine industrial engineering, power electronics, and green technology to solve complex global challenges.

Notable Publications

Title: Green supplier selection in new era for sustainability: a novel method for integrating big data analytics and a hybrid fuzzy multi-criteria decision making
Authors: A. Yildizbasi, Y. Arioz
Journal: Soft Computing
Title: Key challenges of lithium-ion battery recycling process in circular economy environment: Pythagorean fuzzy AHP approach
Authors: A. Yıldızbaşı, C. Öztürk, İ. Yılmaz, Y. Arıöz
Journal: International Conference on Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems
Title: Systematic literature review based on the descriptive, bibliometric, and content analysis of renewable energy supply chain for a circular economy
Authors: Y. Arıöz, A. Yıldızbaşı, E. Özceylan, İ. Yılmaz
Journal: Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy
Title: A novel hybrid network optimization model for printed circuit boards recycling: a circular economy perspective
Authors: A. Yildizbasi, Y. Arioz
Journal: Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy
Title: Vaccine selection using Interval-Valued intuitionistic fuzzy VIKOR: a case study of COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: C. Öztürk, A. Yildizbasi, I. Yilmaz, Y. Ariöz
Journal: International Conference on Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems

Early academic pursuits 🎓

Samuel Tesfaye Mekonone began his academic journey in mechanical engineering at the university of bahir dar, ethiopia, where he earned his bachelor's degree in 2008. with a strong passion for material engineering and mechatronics, he pursued further studies in italy, receiving his m.sc. in material engineering from the university of trento in 2014. his academic pursuit reached new heights when he completed his ph.d. in materials, mechatronics, and system engineering from the same institution in 2018, solidifying his expertise in engineering systems and technology deployment.

Professional endeavors 🏫

Samuel has dedicated much of his professional life to academia and research. since 2019, he has been an assistant professor at the university of gondar, where he also serves as the education quality assurance and audit coordinator. prior to this, he was an assistant professor at addis ababa university and a lecturer at adama science and technology university. his experience in both academic and industrial sectors, including a role as a design engineer at adama agricultural machinery industry, has equipped him with practical knowledge and technical expertise.

Contributions and research focus 🔬

Samuel's research interests lie at the intersection of mechanics, materials, and mechatronic systems, particularly their application in key sectors such as automotive, electronics, health, energy, agriculture, and water systems. his work focuses on developing innovative technologies that address real-world challenges. his Materials and Mechanical Design contributions in mechatronics and materials engineering have helped in advancing solutions for technology deployment across diverse industries, making significant impacts on mobility, energy efficiency, and sustainable agricultural practices.

Accolades and recognition 🏅

Throughout his career, samuel has been recognized for his dedication to research and education. he has been actively involved in various important committees, such as the student dissertation advisory committee at the university of bahir dar and the central review committee at the university of gondar. his leadership as Materials and Mechanical Design secretary of the review committee and his role in the european alliance for innovation reflect his commitment to maintaining high academic and ethical standards in research and education.

Impact and influence 🌍

Samuel’s work has had a profound impact on the academic and technological community in ethiopia and beyond. by contributing to the development of innovative technologies in the fields of health, energy, and agriculture, his research plays a critical role in improving quality of life. his mentorship of students and collaboration with international institutions help bridge the gap between academia and industry, fostering a new generation of engineers and researchers.

Legacy and future contributions 🔮

Samuel’s legacy lies in his contributions to both education and technological advancement. as an academic, he is shaping future engineers with a focus on solving real-world problems. his innovative research in mechatronics and materials engineering continues to push the boundaries of technology, with potential applications that could transform industries globally. looking ahead, samuel's work promises to lead to further breakthroughs in sustainable technology and engineering systems.