Assist. Prof. Dr Tamer Savas | Smart Materials | Best Research Award

Dr. Tamer Savaş is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pilot Training at Eskişehir Technical University. He holds a Ph.D. in Air Traffic Control and specializes in unmanned aerial systems, flight simulation, and pilot training. With a strong academic background in electrical and aviation electronics, he has developed simulation environments and conducted research on UAV integration into unsegregated airspace. In addition to his teaching and administrative roles, he actively contributes to national aerospace innovation as a committee member of the TÜBİTAK TEKNOFEST UAV Competition.

Assist. Prof. Dr Tamer Savas, Eskisehir Technical University, Turkey

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 🎓 Education

Dr. Tamer Savaş has a robust academic background grounded in both engineering and aviation sciences. He earned his Ph.D. in Air Traffic Control from Eskişehir Technical University, graduating with a high GPA . Prior to his doctoral studies, he completed his master’s degree in Pilot Training at Anadolu University , where he achieved a GPA . His undergraduate studies were equally comprehensive; he pursued a double major at Anadolu University in the Department of Aviation Electrical and Electronics and simultaneously completed a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture.

💼 Experience

Dr. Savaş has accumulated extensive teaching and research experience over more than a decade.  He has been serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pilot Training at Eskişehir Technical University. During this period, he was also a lecturer at the Eskişehir Vocational School under Eskişehir Osmangazi University, where he contributed to the Aircraft Technology Program within the Department of Motor Vehicles and Transportation Technologies.  He served as a Research Assistant in the Department of Pilot Training at Anadolu University, which laid the foundation for his academic career. Additionally, he has played a key organizational role in national-level aviation activities, particularly as a member of the Organization and Supervision Committee for the TÜBİTAK Teknofest Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Competition.

🏆 Awards

While specific individual awards are not listed, Dr. Savaş has held multiple prestigious academic and administrative responsibilities that reflect professional recognition and trust in his leadership. He was appointed Vice Chair of the Department of Pilot Training at Eskişehir Technical University and currently also serves as the Head of Ground Courses. He chaired the Department of Motor Vehicles and Transportation Technologies at Eskişehir Osmangazi University. Furthermore, he coordinated the UAV training programs (UAV 0 and UAV 1) at the university’s Lifelong Learning Center. His ongoing involvement in TEKNOFEST UAV competitions highlights his active participation in national aerospace innovation efforts.

🔬 Contributions

Dr. Tamer Savaş has made significant contributions to the advancement of aviation education, UAV integration, and flight safety in Turkey. Through his academic leadership roles and research efforts, he has played a pivotal role in shaping pilot training curricula and bridging theoretical knowledge with real-world flight operations. His doctoral work on integrating Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) into unsegregated airspace has provided valuable insights into modernizing air traffic systems, aligning them with future aviation technologies. By developing simulation environments using MATLAB, Simulink, and X-Plane, he has enhanced training methodologies for both manned and unmanned flight. His coordination of UAV training programs and active involvement in TÜBİTAK TEKNOFEST UAV competitions underscore his hands-on commitment to fostering innovation and technical excellence in aerospace education and practice.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Savaş’s research primarily centers on the integration of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) into unsegregated airspace, with an emphasis on the implications for pilot training and air traffic management. His doctoral research explored this intersection in depth, reflecting a systems-level approach to next-generation airspace operations. He is also deeply interested in the development of simulation environments for both manned and unmanned aircraft, as evidenced by his master’s thesis. His work bridges aviation training, automation, UAV technologies, and flight safety, making significant contributions to the evolving landscape of modern aviation.

🔬 Research Projects

Dr. Tamer Savaş has actively contributed to research projects focused on aviation safety, unmanned aerial systems, and flight simulation. His master’s and doctoral research laid the groundwork for practical advancements in flight training technologies and UAV integration. He developed a comprehensive flight simulation environment for both manned and unmanned aerial vehicles using MATLAB/Simulink and X-Plane, which served as a foundational tool for flight dynamics modeling and pilot training enhancement. His doctoral research further expanded into the integration of UAVs into non-segregated airspace, addressing critical challenges in airspace safety, pilot interaction, and air traffic management. In addition to academic research, Dr. Savaş has been involved in national technology initiatives, particularly through his ongoing role in the TÜBİTAK TEKNOFEST UAV Competition’s Organization and Supervision Committee, where he supports innovative student-led UAV projects. These experiences highlight his ability to combine theoretical research with applied problem-solving in aeronautics and aerospace education.

📚 Publications

İnsansız hava aracı sistemlerinin ayrılmamış hava sahasına entegrasyonu ile ilgili mevzuatların değerlendirilmesi
👥 Tamer Savaş, M. Karaderili, Ö. Usanmaz
📰 Mühendis ve Makina.

Integration effects of UAVs in non-segregated airspace
👥 Tamer Savaş, O. Usanmaz, O. Şahin, E. Çınar, M. Karaderili
📰 Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology.

Safety assessment of RNP AR approach procedures
👥 Tamer Savaş, O. Şahin
📰 International Journal of Sustainable Aviation.

The enhancement of the prescribed track for unmanned air vehicles
👥 Ö. Usanmaz, M. Karaderili, O. Şahin, Tamer Savaş
📰 Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology.

İnsansız hava aracı sistemlerinin ayrılmamış hava sahasına entegrasyonunun pilotaj ve hava trafik yönetimi açısından değerlendirilmesi
👥 Tamer Savaş
📰 Eskişehir Teknik Üniversitesi Lisansüstü Eğitim Enstitüsü (Doctoral Thesis).

Comparative evaluation of current regulations regarding agricultural unmanned aerial vehicles used for spraying purposes in Türkiye
👥 Tamer Savaş
📰 International Journal of Sustainable Aviation.

Prof. Dr Henriette Löffler-Stastka | Smart Materials | Interdisciplinary Research Award

Prof. Dr. Henriette Löffler-Stastka is a distinguished psychiatrist and psychotherapist based in Austria, currently serving as a professor at the Medical University of Vienna. Her work bridges psychiatry, psychoanalysis, cognitive neuroscience, ethics, education, and digital health, making her a prominent figure in interdisciplinary clinical research. Her deep commitment to integrating psychological theory, patient-centered care, and evidence-based practice has significantly influenced modern psychiatric education and therapeutic approaches.

Prof. Dr Henriette Löffler-Stastka, Medizinische Universität Wien, Austria

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 🎓 Education

Prof. Löffler-Stastka holds an MD and completed her specialization in psychiatry and psychotherapy. She further acquired her habilitation in Medical Psychology and Clinical Psychopathology from the Medical University of Vienna. Her extensive postdoctoral education includes training in systemic therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and evidence-based teaching methodologies, showcasing her broad academic formation across both medical and psychological disciplines.

👩‍🔬 Experience

With a longstanding academic and clinical career, Prof. Löffler-Stastka has served as a Professor and Researcher at the Medical University of Vienna. She leads interdisciplinary research initiatives and has been instrumental in integrating psychiatric education with communication sciences and ethics. Additionally, she has supervised numerous theses and held key teaching roles, contributing to medical curricula reforms and quality assurance in higher education.

🔬 Research Focus

Prof. Löffler-Stastka’s research explores intersections between psychiatry, psychotherapy, and broader psychosocial dynamics. Her major contributions include work on doctor-patient communication, empathy in clinical settings, decision-making in mental health, artificial intelligence in healthcare, and socio-ethical dimensions of psychiatric diagnosis. She has published widely on topics such as reflective practice, digital therapy tools, and psychodynamic principles, reinforcing the interdisciplinary nature of her research.

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Nonverbale, unbewusste Kommunikation und Affekt in der psychotherapeutischen Krankenbehandlung
👥 Christian Wachter, Henriette Löffler-Stastka
📰 Psychotherapie-Wissenschaft, April 2025

The real relationship and countertransference in the treatment of depression: comparing three treatments in the Munich psychotherapy study
👥 Daniel S. Spina, Katie Aafjes-van Doorn, Vera Békés, Henriette Löffler-Stastka
📰 Counselling Psychology Quarterly, April 2025

Eingliederungsmanagement, alternsgerechte Arbeitsfähigkeit und psychisches Wohlbefinden
👥 Edeltraud Bieber, Richard Crevenna, Henriette Löffler-Stastka
📰 psychopraxis. neuropraxis, April 2025

Resilienzförderung durch Musik und Kunst
👥 Beate Hennenberg, Henriette Löffler-Stastka
📰 psychopraxis. neuropraxis, February 2025

Wechselwirkungen in forensischen Psychotherapien

👥 Niko Pilz, Henriette Löffler-Stastka, Arkadiusz Komorowski
📰 psychopraxis. neuropraxis, February 2025

Effects of insecure attachment on fMRI resting state functional connectivity in poly drug use disorder
👥 Jürgen Fuchshuber, Federico Giove, Karl Koschutnig, Andreas Fink, Johanna Alexopoulos, Henriette Löffler-Stastka, Human-Friedrich Unterrainer
📰 PLOS ONE, February 2025

Improving students’ performance via case-based e-learning
👥 Sebastian Ertl, Patricia P. Wadowski, Henriette Löffler-Stastka
📰 Frontiers in Medicine, January 2025

Assoc. Prof. Dr Yu-Hsiang Hsu | Smart Materials | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yu-Hsiang Hsu is a leading researcher at National Taiwan University 🇹🇼 specializing in biomedical engineering, microfluidics, and wearable technology 🧠🩺👕. He heads the Microphysiological System & Smart Wearables Lab, focusing on organ-on-chip systems 🧪 and piezoelectric fiber sensors for non-invasive health monitoring 💓📈. With a Ph.D. from UC Irvine and postdoctoral experience at Caltech, Dr. Hsu has published 30+ high-impact papers 📚 and holds 24 patents 🧾. His interdisciplinary innovations bridge medicine, engineering, and materials science—making him a global contributor to next-gen health technologies 🌍💡.

Assoc. Prof. Dr Yu-Hsiang Hsu, National Taiwan University, Taiwan

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🎓 Education

Dr. Yu-Hsiang Hsu holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering 🧠🔧 and a Master’s in the same field from the University of California, Irvine 🇺🇸. He also earned dual degrees from National Taiwan University 🇹🇼, with a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering ⚙️ and a Master’s in Applied Mechanics 📐. His interdisciplinary academic journey bridges engineering, medicine, and microtechnology, laying a strong foundation for his innovations in organ-on-chip and wearable sensor systems. With global academic exposure and cross-disciplinary depth, Dr. Hsu exemplifies a scholar trained to solve real-world health and technology challenges through integrated education 🌍🎓🧪.

👨‍🏫 Experience

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yu-Hsiang Hsu has been with National Taiwan University (NTU) since 2013, initially as an Assistant Professor and later promoted to Associate Professor in 2019 👨‍🏫🎓. At NTU’s Institute of Applied Mechanics, he leads the Microphysiological System & Smart Wearables Lab, driving innovation in organ-on-chip platforms and flexible biosensors 🧬📡. His work merges biomedical engineering with real-world applications in health monitoring and drug testing. With over a decade of academic leadership, he has mentored students, collaborated globally, and secured 24 patents for his pioneering biomedical technologies 🔬🌍🧾.

⚙️ Smart Systems Research

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yu-Hsiang Hsu has made pioneering contributions to smart systems, particularly in piezoelectric-driven technologies for biomedical and precision applications. His research includes the development of 2D piezoelectric traveling-wave generators 🔄, miniature pumps for medical use 💉, and ultrasonic micro-droplet generators 🌊💧. Innovations like the multi-integer frequency two-mode (MIF-TM) method and gated two-frequency motorization enhance control and performance in smart actuators and sensors 📈. Published in top journals like Smart Materials and Structures and Sensors and Actuators, Dr. Hsu’s work bridges mechanical design, microfluidics, and biomedical engineering seamlessly for next-gen health tech ⚙️🩺.

🔬 Research Focus 

Dr. Yu-Hsiang Hsu’s research bridges biomedical engineering, mechanics, and smart materials to advance wearable health technology and organ-on-chip systems 🩺🔬. His work includes developing ultra-compliant piezoelectric fiber sensors for monitoring muscle activity, fatigue, and swallowing dynamics 💪👅, as well as creating microfluidic tumor models and cardiac tissues-on-chip for drug screening and disease modeling 🧬🫀. He explores how mechanical signals govern cell behavior and tissue function, leveraging precision engineering for non-invasive diagnostics and physiological simulation ⚙️🧫. His innovations are enabling smarter, more responsive tools for healthcare and biomedical research 🌐💡.

📚 Publications

An ultra-compliant P(VDF-TrFE) fiber-based muscle patch sensor for a new wearable application: Monitoring muscle activities and fatigue through the peripheral length of a muscle’s physiological cross-sectional area
Authors: Yu-Hsiang Hsu et al.
Journal: Sensors and Actuators A: Physical (2025)

A piezoelectric swallow patch sensor and its correlation to the physiological swallowing processes
Authors: Yu-Hsiang Hsu et al.
Journal: Smart Materials and Structures (2025)

Spatially controlled diffusion range of tumor-associated angiogenic factors to develop a tumor model using a microfluidic resistive circuit
Authors: Yu-Hsiang Hsu et al.
Journal: Lab on a Chip (2024)

Regional activation of a composite plate using selective actuation from multiple piezoelectric actuators
Authors: Yu-Hsiang Hsu et al.
Conference: Engineering Conference Presentation

Study on the coupling effect of a plate-type piezoelectric vibrator and a polymer-based rod array
Authors: Yu-Hsiang Hsu et al.
Conference: Engineering Conference Presentation

Design and Development of a Miniature Self-propelled Ultrasonic Piezoelectric Plate Motor
Authors: Yu-Hsiang Hsu et al.
Conference: Robotics/MEMS Conference

Precision Control of a Multi-Axis Robotic Arm Using Sliding Mode Control with PID Control Method
Authors: Yu-Hsiang Hsu et al.
Conference: Control Engineering Symposium

Control of a multi-direction piezoelectric linear motor using a gyroscopic feedback control
Authors: Yu-Hsiang Hsu et al.
Conference: Mechatronics/Control Conference

Lata Kumari Pandey | Smart Materials | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Lata Kumari Pandey is a passionate Ph.D. research scholar at IIIT Allahabad specializing in behavioral finance, fintech, and digital payment systems 📊💻. She has qualified JRF (99.98 percentile), NET (twice), and WBSET (Rank 4), showcasing her academic brilliance 🎓📚. Lata has published in SSCI and SCOPUS Q1 journals and holds both a design and a utility patent related to fintech innovation 🔬📑. She actively presents at global conferences and co-authors interdisciplinary book chapters 🌐✍️. With a growing academic footprint and innovation-driven mindset, she exemplifies a future leader in finance research and technology integration 🚀📈.

Ms Lata Kumari Pandey, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad, India

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🎓 Education

Ms. Lata Kumari Pandey has maintained a strong academic record throughout her educational journey 🏆📚. She completed her 10th and 12th under the ICSE and ISC boards in Delhi with first-class distinction, scoring 79% and 82.66% respectively 📝🏫. She earned her B.Com (Hons) from Burdwan University with 68.99% and an M.Com from Kazi Nazrul Islam University with 78.81%, both in first class 📊🎓. Currently, she is pursuing her Ph.D. in Management Studies at the prestigious Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad, focusing on digital finance and behavioral economics 🔍💼.

📚 Book Chapter

Ms. Lata Kumari Pandey has co-authored impactful book chapters that reflect her expertise in data analytics, behavioral finance, and financial technology 📈🔍. Her work includes a data mining-based analysis of customer reviews on payment apps published in a Springer Nature conference proceeding 💬📊, and a credit card fraud detection study using discriminant analysis presented at the K.J. Somaiya Business Analytics Conference 💳🧠. She also contributed to a BLOOMSBURY publication examining heuristics and herding behavior in millennial investment decisions 🧑‍💼💡. These interdisciplinary contributions highlight her academic versatility and real-world relevance in finance and technology 📘🌐.

🎤 Conference Presentations

Ms. Lata Kumari Pandey has presented eight impactful research papers at prominent national and international conferences 🧠🌍. Her presentations span topics such as credit card fraud detection, digital payment adoption, influence of YouTube on investments, and WhatsApp Pay awareness 💳📱. These include conferences hosted by IIIT Allahabad, IIT Guwahati, Manipur University, and Pacific University, and publications through IEEE Xplore and Springer 🎓📊. Her work highlights innovation in behavioral finance and fintech, reflecting her strong communication skills and scholarly engagement with cutting-edge themes in finance and digital technology 🔍💡.

🛡️ Innovation and Patent

Ms. Lata Kumari Pandey has demonstrated strong innovative capabilities through her contributions to two cutting-edge patents in the fintech domain 🧠💳. She is a co-inventor of a Design Patent titled Social Media Payment Platform Integration Device (2025), aimed at seamless financial transactions via social media platforms 📲🔗. She also co-authored a Utility Patent, Multi-Platform Social Media and Payment Integration Hub with Advanced Security Features and AI-Driven Fraud Detection (2025, Application No. 202411077943 A) 🤖🔐. These patents highlight her applied research excellence and vision for secure, tech-integrated financial ecosystems 🚀💼.

🔬 Research Focus

Ms. Lata Kumari Pandey’s research centers on behavioral finance, fintech adoption, and digital payment technologies 📱💹. Her work explores how individuals perceive risk in cryptocurrency, adopt social media payment platforms, and respond to fintech innovations like e-gold and influencer-driven investments 💡📈. She uses both qualitative and quantitative approaches, including social network analysis and systematic literature reviews, to study user behavior and digital finance ecosystems 🔍🧠. Publishing in top-tier SSCI and SCOPUS Q1 journals, her research contributes to understanding modern financial behaviors, digital trust, and the evolving relationship between technology and financial decision-making 🌐💳.

📘 Publications

Factor Affecting the Risk Perception of Cryptocurrency Investor
Authors: Bhattacharjee Jayshree, Pandey Lata Kumari, Singh Ranjit, Baker H. Kent
Journal: Journal of Behavioral Finance (SSCI, ABDC ‘A’, SCOPUS Q1, IF-1.7)

Measuring Awareness about Mutual Funds: A Study on Bank Employees in Tripura
Authors: Deb Sujit, Singh Ranjit, Pandey Lata Kumari, Yadav Vibha, Deb Sankha Subhra
Journal: International Journal of Accounting & Finance Review (ABDC ‘C’ Category)

Unravelling the Determinants of Social Media Payment Platform (SMPP) Usage: A Qualitative Study on User Intention and Adoption
Authors: Pandey Lata Kumari, Bhattacharjee Jayshree, Singh Ranjit, Singh Ambrish
Journal: Bangladesh Journal of Multidisciplinary Scientific Research (SCOPUS Q3)
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 Beyond the Screen: How YouTube Influencers Shape Equity Investment Decisions
Authors: Pandey Lata Kumari, Singh Ranjit, Baker H. Kent, Rahman Habibur Laskar
Journal: Journal of Theoretical and Applied Electronic Commerce Research (SSCI, ABDC ‘B’, SCOPUS Q1, IF-5.6)
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Adopting Social Media Payment Platforms: A Systematic Literature Review and Future Research Agenda
Authors: Pandey Lata Kumari, Singh Ranjit, Singh Ambrish
Journal: Academy of Marketing Studies Journal (ABDC ‘B’)
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Factor Affecting Social Media Payment Platforms: A Social Network Analysis Approach
Authors: Pandey Lata Kumari, Singh Ranjit, Baker H. Kent, Singh Ambrish
Journal: Journal of Service Theory and Practice (ABDC ‘A’, SSCI, SCOPUS Q1, IF-4.9)
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Fintech Adoption and Dispositional Innovativeness in E-Gold Investment: Evidence from India
Authors: Pandey Lata Kumari, Bhattacharjee Jayshree, Singh Ranjit, Baker H. Kent, Rohit Kumar Sharma
Journal: Journal of Theoretical and Applied Electronic Commerce Research (SSCI, ABDC ‘B’, SCOPUS Q1, IF-5.6)
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