Assistant Professor, Afyon Kocatepe University, Turkey 📖
Şerife Ak is an Assistant Professor at Afyon Kocatepe University’s Faculty of Engineering in the Civil Engineering Department, specializing in Construction Management. She has an extensive academic background, holding a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (2014) and a Doctoral degree (2023) in Environmental Sustainability. Her research focuses on green building certification, environmental performance of building materials, and sustainable construction practices in Turkey.
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Education 🎓
Şerife Ak completed her Bachelor’s degree in 2008, followed by a Master’s degree in 2012, where her thesis was on “Determination of additional chlorination plans in water distribution networks using simulation optimization models.” Her doctoral research, which she completed in 2023, was titled “An environmental performance-oriented approach proposal in the selection of building materials for buildings aiming to obtain a green building certificate.”
Experience 💼
She has worked as a Research Assistant at Afyon Kocatepe University from 2014 to 2024, where she contributed to several national scientific research projects. Şerife Ak is currently an Assistant Professor at the same institution, leading courses on civil engineering design, applications, construction management, and computer-supported project management.
Research Interests 🔍
Her primary research interests include sustainable construction, environmental performance of building materials, green building certification, and the application of simulation optimization models in water distribution systems. She is dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability through innovative approaches in the construction industry.
Awards 🏆
Şerife Ak has made significant contributions to the field of civil engineering and sustainable construction, earning recognition for her research on environmental performance and green building certification. She has been part of national research projects and is an active member of international scientific conferences.
Publications Top Notes📚
Şerife Ak, Osman Aytekin, Hakan Kuşan, İsmail Zorlu (2024). Environmental Sustainability of Building Materials in Turkey: Reference Information Recommendations for European Green Deal Declarations. Buildings, 14(889). DOI: 10.3390/buildings14040889
Şerife Gökçe, İsmail Zorlu (2022). Evaluation of Occupational Accidents in the Construction Industry with Fault Tree Analysis. Technical Journal, 33(6). DOI: 10.18400/tekderg.858275
Şerife Gökçe, Osman Aytekin, Hakan Kuşan, İsmail Zorlu (2018). Sustainable Construction in Turkey in Terms of Legislation and Standards. Uludağ University Journal of The Faculty of Engineering, 23. DOI: 10.17482/uumfd.424571
İsmail Zorlu, Şerife Gökçe, İçağa Yılmaz, Osman Güner (2017). The Investigation of Productivity Growth Occurring with Construction Schedule: The Case of Construction Site of Afyon Cement Plant. International Journal of Social and Related Science (IJSoReS).
Conclusion
Based on her extensive academic background, research contributions, and dedication to advancing sustainable practices in civil engineering, Dr. Şerife Ak is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award. Her ability to bridge academic research with practical applications and her consistent track record of scholarly work make her an excellent candidate for recognition in this prestigious category.