Thalita Obal | Operational Research | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Thalita Obal | Operational Research | Best Researcher Award

Research Director at UTFPR, Brazil

Summary:

Dr. Thalita Monteiro Obal is an esteemed academic with a Ph.D. in Numerical Methods in Engineering from UFPR, which included advanced studies at the University of Portsmouth. She is a professor at the Federal Technological University of Paraná, where she directs research and postgraduate studies. Her research is dedicated to creating and applying mathematical models and optimization techniques to solve complex problems in engineering, healthcare, and sustainability.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

Ph.D. in Numerical Methods in Engineering
Post Graduate Program in Numerical Methods in Engineering (PPGMNE), Federal University of Paraná (UFPR)
Includes a sandwich period at the University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom.

Master’s in Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Sustainable Agriculture
African Centre of Excellence on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Agriculture, Côte d’Ivoire

Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences
Joseph KI ZERBO University

🏢 Professional Experience:

Dr. Thalita Monteiro Obal currently serves as a Professor of Higher Education at the Federal Technological University of Paraná, Guarapuava Campus, where she also holds the position of Director of Research and Post Graduate Studies. Her role involves overseeing research initiatives and postgraduate programs, contributing to the advancement of numerical methods and their applications across various fields.

Research Interests:

Dr. Obal’s research focuses on the development of mathematical models and optimization methods within Operations Research. Her work has practical applications in several domains, including:

  • Maintenance engineering
  • Civil engineering
  • Healthcare
  • Sustainability

Top Noted Publication:

Gökhan Özçelik | Optimization | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Gökhan Özçelik | Optimization | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey

Summary:

Dr. Gökhan Özçelik is an Associate Professor at the Department of Industrial Engineering, Karadeniz Technical University. He completed his PhD in Industrial Engineering from Gazi University, where he developed model proposals based on network interdiction approaches for the procurement processes in competitive environments. His research spans optimization theory, decision theory, and fuzzy sets, with notable contributions to projects involving secure communication under fuzzy environments and hybrid methods for identifying fuzzy measures. He has a strong teaching portfolio, covering both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in network optimization, decision analysis, and operations research. Dr. Özçelik’s work has been widely cited, reflecting his influence in the field, and he continues to supervise and mentor graduate students.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

Doctorate (2012-2016): Gazi University, Department of Industrial Engineering, Turkey.

  • Dissertation: “Model proposals based on network interdiction approach for procurement process of firms in competitive environment.”

Postgraduate (2009-2011): Gazi University, Department of Industrial Engineering, Turkey.

  • Dissertation: “A proposed model integrated with structural equation modeling and analytic network process to analyze the factors affecting overall workload.”

Undergraduate (2005-2009): Gazi University, Department of Industrial Engineering, Turkey.

🏢 Professional Experience:

Associate Professor (2022-Present): Karadeniz Technical University, Department of Industrial Engineering.

Assistant Professor (2016-2022): Karadeniz Technical University, Department of Industrial Engineering.

Co-Head of Department (2016-2022): Karadeniz Technical University, Department of Industrial Engineering.

Director of the Section (2023-Present): Karadeniz Technical University, Department of Industrial Engineering.

Research Assistant (2012-2016): Gazi University, Department of Industrial Engineering.

Research Assistant (2010-2011): Karadeniz Technical University, Department of Industrial Engineering.

Research Interests:

Dr. Özçelik’s research focuses on:

  • Optimization Theory and Methods
  • Decision Theory and Methods
  • Fuzzy Sets and Systems

Author Metrics:

Citation Count:

  • Web of Science: 143
  • Scopus: 237
  • Google Scholar: 446

H-Index:

  • Web of Science: 6
  • Scopus: 7
  • Google Scholar: 11

Top Noted Publication:

Interval-valued Atanassov intuitionistic Fuzzy CODAS method for multi-criteria group decision making problems

  • Authors: F.B. Yeni, G. Özçelik
  • Journal: Group Decision and Negotiation
  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 28
  • Pages: 433-452
  • Citations: 100

Robust optimisation for ripple effect on reverse supply chain: an industrial case study

  • Authors: G. Özçelik, Ö.F. Yılmaz, F.B. Yeni
  • Journal: International Journal of Production Research
  • Year: 2021
  • Volume: 59
  • Issue: 1
  • Pages: 245-264
  • Citations: 65

Ensuring sustainability in the reverse supply chain in case of the ripple effect: A two-stage stochastic optimization model

  • Authors: Ö.F. Yılmaz, G. Özçelik, F.B. Yeni
  • Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production
  • Year: 2021
  • Volume: 282
  • Article: 124548
  • Citations: 61

An extension of EDAS method equipped with trapezoidal bipolar fuzzy information: An application from healthcare system

  • Authors: G. Özçelik, M. Nalkıran
  • Journal: International Journal of Fuzzy Systems
  • Year: 2021
  • Volume: 23
  • Issue: 7
  • Pages: 2348-2366
  • Citations: 30

Satın Alma Süreci İçin Moora Metodu İle Tedarikçi Seçimi Problemi

  • Authors: G. Özçelik, H.E. Atmaca
  • Conference: Ulusal Lojistik ve Tedarik Zinciri Kongresi
  • Year: 2014
  • Pages: 15-17
  • Citations: 28