Ms. Yagmur Ariöz – circular economy – Best Researcher Award

Ms. Yagmur Ariöz - circular economy - Best Researcher Award

Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University - Turkey

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🎓 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

Dr. Monika Michalska – Materials Engineering – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Monika Michalska - Materials Engineering - Best Researcher Award

VSB-Technical University of Ostrava - Czech Republic

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🎓 Early academic pursuits

Dr. Monika Michalska's academic journey began in warsaw, poland, where she developed a strong foundation in chemistry. after completing her early education, she pursued a master's degree in chemical technology at the warsaw university of technology. her passion for materials science led her to complete a ph.d. at the institute of electronic materials technology, with a specialization in nanomaterials for lithium-ion cells. her doctoral research, which focused on the synthesis and physicochemical characterization of cathode and anode materials, was recognized for its excellence by reviewers and the doctoral commission.

🧪 Professional endeavors

Dr. Michalska's professional career has been diverse, taking her across europe and asia for advanced scientific internships. she has engaged in several research roles, including significant stints at renowned institutions like the university of alicante in spain, tohoku university in japan, tatung university in taiwan, university of szeged in hungary, institute of inorganic chemistry, slovak academy of sciences in slovakia, Vsb- technical university of ostrava in czech republic gdansk university of technology in poland and the institute of fundamental technological research of the polish academy of sciences. these experiences have allowed her to collaborate with leading experts, enhancing her expertise in materials science, particularly in the fields of nanomaterials and composites.

🔬 Contributions and research focus

At the core of dr. michalska’s research is the development of advanced nanomaterials for energy storage solutions. her work on spinel structure cathode and anode materials for lithium-ion batteries has contributed significantly to improving battery performance and efficiency. beyond energy storage, her research also delves into the mechanical properties of composite materials, an area she explored during her various internships in poland and abroad. her contributions extend to applying Materials Engineering these materials in advanced technological processes, reflecting a broad impact in materials science.

🏅 Accolades and recognition

Throughout her academic and professional career, dr. michalska’s work has garnered recognition. her ph.d. dissertation was awarded by the institute of electronic materials technology  in Materials Engineering for its groundbreaking contributions to lithium-ion battery technology. her internships at prestigious universities and research centers in poland, japan, spain, taiwan, hungary, czech republic and slovakia are a testament to her expertise and the recognition she has gained in the international scientific community.

🌍 Impact and influence

Dr. Michalska's influence is felt through her global research collaborations, which span europe and asia. her participation in various erasmus+ training programs and international internships reflects her commitment to advancing materials science through global cooperation. she has not only contributed to significant research in Materials Engineering nanotechnology and composite materials but has also served as a mentor and collaborator, helping to foster innovation in her field.

🔗 Legacy and future contributions

With her extensive experience in nanomaterials and composites, dr. michalska is poised to continue making influential contributions to the fields of energy storage and materials science. her work on improving the efficiency and performance of lithium-ion batteries positions her as a leader in the quest for sustainable energy solutions. as she continues her research and international collaborations, her legacy will be defined by her ability to integrate cutting-edge science with practical applications that benefit society.

Notable Publications 

  • Title: Flexible, tough and high-performing ionogels for supercapacitor application
    Authors: Paulina Pietrzyk-Thel, Amrita Jain, Kamil Bochenek, Monika Michalska, Michał Basista, Tamas Szabo, Peter B. Nagy, Anna Wolska, Marcin Klepka
    Journal: Journal of Materiomics (2025-01)
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jmat.2024.01.008
  • Title: Carbon framework modification; an interesting strategy to improve the energy storage and dye adsorption
    Authors: Monika Michalska, Paulina Pietrzyk-Thel, Kamil Sobczak, Mathijs Janssen, Amrita Jain
    Journal: Energy Advances (2024)
    DOI: 10.1039/D4YA00159A
  • Title: A facile approach for fabricating g-C3N4-based materials as metal-free photocatalysts
    Authors: Monika Michalska, Jiri Pavlovsky, Eva Scholtzova, Peter Skorna, Vlastimil Matejka, Kamil Bochenek, Amrita Jain, Koki Chida, Takeharu Yoshii, Hirotomo Nishihara
    Journal: Results in Engineering (2024-12)
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rineng.2024.103109
  • Title: Influence of the chemical composition of leachates on the results of ecotoxicity tests for different slag types
    Authors: Jiri Pavlovsky, Jana Seidlerova, Zuzana Pegrimocova, Jirina Vontorova, Oldrich Motyka, Monika Michalska, Katerina Smutna, Petra Roupcová, Vlastimil Novak, Vlastimil Matejka
    Journal: Journal of Environmental Management (2024-08)
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121731
  • Title: Ionic liquid (1-butyl-1-methylpyrrolidinium trifluoromethanesulfonate) doped polyethylene polymer electrolyte for energy devices
    Authors: Suneyana Rawat, Pramod Kumar Singh, Amrita Jain, Shufeng Song, M. Z. A. Yahya, Serguei V. Savilov, Markus Diantoro, Monika Michalska, Anji Reddy Polu, Ram Chandra Singh
    Journal: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (2024-08-27)
    DOI: 10.1007/s10854-024-13397-4