Sevcan Aytac | Sustainability Strategies | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sevcan Aytac | Sustainability Strategies | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sevcan Aytac | Sustainability Strategies | Best Researcher Award | Academician | Fırat University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sevcan Aytac is an accomplished academic who currently holds a faculty position in the Electronics Technologies Programme at the Elazığ Organized Industrial Zone Vocational School of Fırat University, Turkey. She completed her doctoral studies in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Ph.D.) and holds earlier degrees in the same or related engineering fields. Over the course of her career she has served in teaching and research roles, led curriculum development in her department, and taken on administrative responsibilities such as chairing the Social Activity Commission at the university. Dr. Aytac’s research interests include sustainable development, artificial intelligence applications in engineering, signal processing, and machine learning methods for quality assessment and decision-support in industrial systems. Her research skills span advanced programming (MATLAB, Python), wavelet transform and pattern-recognition algorithms (e.g., Naive Bayes, K-Means), classifier design, dimensionality-reduction techniques (such as LPP, LBP), and data analytics applied in engineering contexts. Her achievements include peer-reviewed publications in reputable engineering journals, citation metrics reflecting emerging impact, and her appointment to the doçent (associate professor) rank at Fırat University as confirmed by the university board. Dr. Aytac also engages in professional service — for example, as chair of her faculty’s committee on social activities and as mentor for student projects — reflecting her commitment to academic community involvement. Looking ahead, she is building international collaborations and expanding her research portfolio to integrate AI and sustainable engineering systems. In summary, Dr. Sevcan Aytac is a dedicated scholar-educator whose engineering expertise, research output, and leadership roles position her as a rising contributor to the field of applied engineering intelligence.

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Featured Publications

  1. Aytaç Korkmaz, S. (2018). Comparison of performance on the different classifiers of the Locating Protected Projection (LPP) dimension reduction method based LBP features. Sakarya University Journal of Science, 22(4), 1101-1108. (Citations: not available)

  2. Aytaç, S. (2025). DALGACIK dönüşümü tabanlı Naïve Bayes sınıflandırıcı ile Türkiye’nin tamamını içeren bölgelerdeki linyit kömürünün kalite tespiti. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi, 28(1), 403-413. (Citations: not available)

  3. Aytaç, S. (2020). Grade level of lignite coal datasets in the different areas with decision tree, random forest, and discriminant analysis methods. Applied Artificial Intelligence, 34(11), 755-776. (Citations: not provided)

Jagdish Lohar | Sustainability Strategies | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Jagdish Lohar | Sustainability Strategies | Best Researcher Award  

Research Scholar at Malaviya National Institute of Technology | India 

Mr. Jagdish Lohar is an accomplished civil engineer and researcher with extensive academic and professional experience in the field of geotechnical and structural engineering. He has pursued advanced studies, including a doctoral program focused on utilizing dimensional stone industry waste as a sustainable fill material in reinforced soil structures. His academic journey also includes a master’s degree in structural engineering where he explored fiber-reinforced compressed earth blocks, and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. With over four years of teaching experience at various engineering institutions, he has contributed to shaping the next generation of engineers. His research work has resulted in numerous publications, with more than 35 citations from 25 scholarly documents, and a recognized h-index of 3, and authorship across 10 documents, reflecting the impact and relevance of his contributions. His work emphasizes sustainable and innovative practices, such as the beneficial use of industrial wastes in construction and geotechnical applications. His studies have been featured in high-impact journals and indexed databases, addressing environmental, geotechnical, and economic aspects of civil engineering materials. In addition to his research, Jagdish holds several patents, including granted and filed inventions related to construction technology and materials testing, highlighting his dedication to translating academic knowledge into practical applications. He has also been actively involved in delivering expert sessions on intellectual property, sustainable construction, and geotechnical innovations, promoting awareness and development within the engineering community. His scholarly contributions and commitment to sustainable engineering practices have positioned him as a respected voice in his field, making significant advancements toward environmentally responsible construction solutions and innovative material utilization.

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Solanki, T., Shrivastava, N., & Lohar, J. (2025). Enhancing subgrade stability of black cotton soil using RO membrane as geo-reinforcement. In Advances in Geotechnical Engineering (pp. 1–).

Lohar, J., & Shrivastava, N. (2025). Feasibility of marble processing waste as non-conventional fill in geotechnical applications. Journal of Mining and Environment, 16(1), 15–38.

Lohar, J., Lauhar, N., & Sain, A. (2025). Valorizing marble processing waste in fiber-reinforced cement-stabilized compressed earth blocks: Toward environmental sustainability. Journal of Structural Design and Construction Practice, 30(4), 04025064.

Lohar, J., & Shrivastava, N. (2025). Granite processing waste as sustainable structural fill in reinforced soil structures: A techno-economic analysis. Construction and Building Materials, 491, 142800.

Lohar, J., & Shrivastava, N. (2025). Beneficial use of dimensional stone industry wastes in geotechnical fills: Geotechnical, environmental and economic perspectives. Resources Policy, 101, 105465.