Assist. Prof. Dr. Kaan Kocali | Health and Safety | Best Researcher Award
Occupational Health and Safety | Istanbul Gelisim University |Turkey
Asst. Prof. Dr. Kaan Koçali is a distinguished academic and practitioner in Occupational Health and Safety, currently serving at Istanbul Gelişim University. With a multi-disciplinary background in mining engineering, business, and safety sciences, Dr. Koçali has built a strong reputation in safety education, industrial consultancy, and research innovation. His extensive certification history and proactive roles in academic committees reflect a lifelong commitment to safety excellence, research leadership, and curriculum development.
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Education
Dr. Koçali’s academic path began with a BSc in Mining Engineering from Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa (2007–2011), followed by two postgraduate degrees one from the same department (2011–2016) and another in Occupational Health and Safety at Istanbul Aydin University (2015–2016). He completed a second undergraduate degree in Business Administration at Anadolu University (2010–2021), culminating in a Doctorate in Health and Safety from Istanbul Aydin University (2017–2021). He is also pursuing a degree in Entrepreneurship at Istanbul Kultur University (2021–2025).
Experience
Since 2021, Dr. Koçali has been Assistant Professor at Istanbul Gelişim University, where he has served in numerous academic and administrative roles such as Department Head, Erasmus Coordinator, Ethics Committee Member, and Performance Evaluation Chairperson. He teaches courses on occupational risk, fire safety, biological hazards, and integrated management systems across associate and postgraduate levels. His leadership roles and teaching engagements highlight his dynamic contribution to higher education and industrial safety training.
Research Interests
Dr. Koçali’s research spans Social Politics, Ergonomics, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), Work Measurement, and Engineering Methods. He is particularly focused on risk assessment models, anthropometric analysis, and OHS performance in various sectors including mining, transportation, and aviation. His interdisciplinary perspective helps enhance worker safety and regulatory compliance through both theoretical and applied frameworks.
Awards
Dr. Koçali has received numerous accolades for academic and research excellence, including the Best Researcher Award (2023, 2024, 2025), Top Researcher at cybersecurity conferences, and Academic Performance Awards from Istanbul Gelişim University. He was honored with the Entrepreneurship Project Award (2022) by Istanbul Kultur University, showcasing his diverse impact across academia and innovation.
Top Noted Publications
Title: Standardization of Occupational Accident Indicators of the Social Security Institution Between 2012-2020
Year: 2021
Cited by: 46
Title: Calculation of Occupational Accident Indicators of Turkey
Year: 2021
Cited by: 18
Title: Responsibilities and Fault Ratios in Mining Accidents
Year: 2021
Cited by: 14
Title: Occupational Health and Safety Culture and Implementation in Open-Pit Mining Through Worker Surveys
Year: 2018
Cited by: 14
Title: Recommendations on Irregularities in Coal Mining in Light of the Şırnak Mine Accident
Year: 2018
Cited by: 10
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