Researcher

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Fields of Research (FoR)

Air transportation and freight services, Space, maritime and aviation law, Industrial and organisational psychology (incl. human factors), Occupational and workplace health and safety

Biography

Dr. Uğur Turhan is an accomplished academic and Senior Lecturer in aviation at UNSW Canberra, specializing in Air Traffic Management, Airport Operations, Aviation Safety, and Human Factors in Aviation. With a Ph.D. in Civil Aviation Management from Anadolu University, Dr. Turhan has over two decades of experience in both academic and professional settings.

Professional Experience: Dr. Turhan has held various academic positions, recently...view more

Dr. Uğur Turhan is an accomplished academic and Senior Lecturer in aviation at UNSW Canberra, specializing in Air Traffic Management, Airport Operations, Aviation Safety, and Human Factors in Aviation. With a Ph.D. in Civil Aviation Management from Anadolu University, Dr. Turhan has over two decades of experience in both academic and professional settings.

Professional Experience: Dr. Turhan has held various academic positions, recently serving as Deputy Director at the Capability Systems Centre and Senior Lecturer at UNSW Canberra. He has also served as an Assistant Professor at Eskisehir Technical University and Anadolu University. His international experience includes a visiting professorship at Embry Riddle Aviation Academy.

Research and Publications: Dr. Turhan’s research focuses on aviation safety, air traffic management, airport operations, and human factors. He has authored numerous articles in prestigious journals and contributed to several international projects funded by the European Commission. His notable publications include studies on aircraft maintenance, air traffic control training, and aviation security.

Courses Taught: Dr. Turhan has taught a wide range of courses, including Air Traffic Management, Airport Operations, Safety Management Applications in Aviation, and Human Factors in ATC. He has also developed and delivered specialized training programs for air traffic controllers and airport operators.

Projects and Administrative Roles: Dr. Turhan has been involved in several high-profile projects, such as the FACT project under the European Commission HORIZON2020 and the Skill-UP project under Erasmus+. He has also held key administrative roles, including Deputy Chair of the Air Traffic Control Department and Safety Management System Director at Anadolu University International Airport.

Licenses and Certifications: Dr. Turhan holds various certifications, including a Turkish CAA Air Traffic Controller License and training in aviation safety management systems, project management, and human factors in maintenance.

 

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My Grants

Internat International and National Projects

  1. FACT (Future All Aircraft CNS Technologies) project, granted under the European Commission HORIZON2020 SESAR call. Researcher and Eskisehir Technical University Coordinator. Started at July 2020.
  2. Skill-UP (Skilling, Upskilling and Reskilling in the future Air Transport) project, granted under the European Commission Erasmus+ KA2: Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices-Sector Skills Alliances. Researcher and Eskisehir Technical University Coordinator. Started at January of 2020.
  3. STRESS Project under the call European Commission HORIZON 2020-SESAR-2015-1 (699381). Researcher and Anadolu University Coordinator. 2016-2018
  4. IMPACT Project under the call European Commission HORIZON 2020-DRS-2014 (653383). Researcher and Anadolu University Coordinator. 2015-2018
  5. SECONOMICS-Socio-Economics meets Security, FP7-SEC-2011-1 (285223). European Commission 7th Framework Program Project. Researcher and Anadolu University Coordinator, 2012-2015.
  6. The design, development and Testing of Aviation Educational Software. Boeing sponsored International Project, researcher, 2014-2016.
  7. Identification and Reduction of the Factors Affecting Air Traffic Controller’s Workload. Anadolu University Project BAP 071520, Researcher, 2010.

My Qualifications

Admini Administrative Functions

  1. Member of Internationalization Strategic Planning Team of Eskisehir Technical University, 2019-2021
  2. Department Coordinator of University-Industry Cooperation, 2014-2021.
  3. Deputy Chair of Air Traffic Control Department, The Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Anadolu University, 2013-2015.
  4. CNS/ATM Safety Management System and Quality Director of Anadolu University International Airport, 2011-2014.
  5. The Board Member of National ATM Related Incident/Accidents of the DGCA, 2011-2014.
  6. The Member of National ATCO Liciencing and Examination Committe of the DGCA, 2011-2014.

 

Liciens Licenses and Certificates

  1. Civil Aviation Security Seminar. The Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Anadolu University, Eskişehir, 10th May 2015
  2. Boeing B737-800 (CFM56) Familiarization Training, Turkish Airlines, Eskişehir, 23-27 March 2015.
  3. Auditing Aviation Safety Management Systems: Based on ICAO Requirements, Ankara, 10-14 February 2014.
  4. Project Management Training, FABE-Anadolu University, Eskisehir, 30 May-03 June 2011.
  5. Introduction to Safety Management System Training Course, JAA, İstanbul, 18-20 March 2009.
  6. ISO 9001:2008, Quality Auditor Training, KalDer, Eskisehir, 2009 and 2014.
  7. Eurocontrol-IANS HUM-OJTI Training, Luxembourg, 20 September-01 October 2004.
  8. Boeing&THY Human Factors in Maintenance Training, Istanbul, 13-15 January 2004.
  9. Turkish CAA Air Traffic Controller License, January 1999.

My Research Activities

 

 

Publications:

Doctorate Dissertation:

Turhan, Uğur. "Selection of Ab-Initio Air Traffic Controllers and It's Implementation in Turkey". Anadolu University. 13/11/2007

Master Dissertation:

Turhan, Uğur. "Workload Effects in Air Traffic Controller’s Performance and Research in Turkey". Anadolu University. 08/09/2001.

 

 

Articles:

  1. Gunes, T., Turhan, U., Yoruk Acikel, B. (2022). "Improvement of aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) for Cessna 172". Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology. Doi: 10.1108/AEAT-10-2021-0321. 
  2. Gunes, T., Turhan, U., Yoruk Acikel, B. (2021). “Evaluation of Aircraft Maintenance Documents in Terms of Flight Safety and Human Factors”. EJONS International Journal on Mathematics, Engineering&Natural Sciences. 5(18). pp. 284-295. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.38063/ejons.420   
  3. Borghini, G.,Di Flumeri, G.,Arico, P.,Sciaraffa, N.,Bonelli, S.,Ragosta, M.,Tomasello, P.,Drogoul, F.,Turhan, U.,Yörük Açıkel, B.,Ozan, A.,Imbert, J.P.,Granger, G.,Benhacene, R.,Babiloni, F. (2020). A multimodal and signals fusion approach for assessing the impact of stressful events on Air Traffic Controllers.  Scientific Reports (Nature Research), 10(1), Doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-65610-z
  4. Turhan, U., Acikel, B., Gunes, T. (2020). “Hava Trafik Kontrol Acil Durum Simülasyonlu Eğitim Uygulamalarında Probleme Dayalı Öğrenme Yenteminin Kullanımı: Kuramsal Bir Bakış” (Emergency Management Simulation Practices with Problem Based Learning Method in Air Traffic Control Training: Theoretic Approach). Journal of Aviation, 4(1), 147-161, Doi: 10.30518/jav.713537
  5. Gunes, T., Turhan, U., Yörük Açıkel, B. (2020). An Assessment of Aircraft Maintenance Technician Competency. International Journal of Aviation Science and Technology","Volume 01 Issue 01, 1(1), 22-29., Doi: 10.23890/IJAST.vm01is01.0104
  6. Acikel, B. and Turhan, U. (2018). “Uçuş Öğretmeni ve Hava Trafik Kontrolörü Bakış Açısıyla Uçuş Eğitim Operasyonları için İşyükü, Emniyet ve Kapasite Değerlendirmesi” (The Assessment of Flight Training Operations in the concepts of Workload, Safety and Capacity with the perspective of Flight Instructor and Air Traffic Controller). Sürdürülebilir Havacılık Dergisi. Issue 3/1, p. 20-35.
  7. Açıkel, B., Turhan U., Akbulut Y. (2017). Effect of Multitasking on Simulator Sickness and Performance in 3D Aerodrome Control Training. Simulation Gaming, 104687811775041, Doi: 10.1177/1046878117750417
  8. De Gramatica Martina,Massacci Fabio,Shim Woohyun,Turhan Uğur,Williams Julian (2016). Agency Problems and Airport Security Quantitative and Qualitative Evidence on the Impact of Security Training. Risk Analysis, 37(2), 372-395., Doi: 10.1111/risa.12607
  9. Cano, J., Pollini, A., Falciani, L., Turhan, U. (2015). "Modelling Current and Emerging Threats in the Airport Domain through Adversarial Risk Analysis". Journal of Risk Research,. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13669877.2015.1057201.
  10. Ergün, N., Açıkel, B., Turhan, U. (2104)."The Appropriateness of Today's Airport Security Measures in Safeguarding Airline Passengers". Security Journal, 22 September 2014, DOI: 10.1057/SJ.2014.41
  11. Cano, J., Insua, D.R., Tedeschi, A., Turhan, U. (2014)."Security Economics: an Adversarial Risk Analysis Approach to Airport Protection". Annals of Operational Research, Springer, 10 August 2014, DOI: 10.1007/s10479-014-1690-7.
  12. Turhan, U., (2009). "Performance Perception of Turkish Air Traffic Controllers". International Journal of Civil Aviation (IJCA), Vol.1, No:1, 2009.
  13. Turhan, U., (2008). "Hava Trafik Kontrolörlüğü Mesleğinin Gerektirdiği Nitelikler ve Kontrolör Görüşleri" (The required Qualifications for Air Traffic Control and Controller’s Perceptions). Havacılık ve Uzay Teknolojileri Dergisi (HUTEN), Cilt:3, Sayı:4, Temmuz 2008.

 

 

Papers/Abstracts Submitted to International and National Meetings:

  1. Gauci Jason, Carlo John De, Golfetti Alessia, Tomasello Paola, Napoletano Linda, Turhan Uğur, Uslu Suat, Açıkel Birsen, Güngören Musa, Gomes-Mota Joao, Matton Nadine, Romano Elpidio, Feletig Sabrina, Geraldes Daniela, Manaia Filipa, Macedo Maria, Ribeiro Ana, Drogoul Fabrice (2021). “From education and training to the workplace: Gaps and challenges in aviation”.  Ergonomics & Human Factors 2021, Eds R Charles & D Golightly, CIEHF.
  2. Gunes, T., Turhan, U., Yoruk Acikel, B. (2021) “Evaluation of Aircraft Maintenance Documents within the Scope of Suitability for Ergonomic Conditions and Maintenance Operations.” MAS 14th. International European Conference on Mathematics, Engineering, Natural&Medical Sciences, pp. 384-388, ISBN: 978-605-74616-1-2, 26 – 28 March, Hungary.
  3. Borghini Gianluca,Bandini Andrea,Di Flumeri Gianluca,Orlandi Silvia,Arico Pietro,Sciaraffa Nicolina,Ronca Vincenzo,Bonelli Stefano,Ragosta Martina,Tomasello Paola,Turhan Uğur, Açıkel Birsen,Ozan Ali,Imbert Jean Paul,Granger Geraud,Benhancene Railane,Drogoul Fabrice,Babiloni Fabio (2020). Stress Assessment by Combining Neurophysiological Signals and Radio Communications of Air Traffic Controllers. 2020 42nd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine Biology Society (EMBC), 851-854., Doi: 10.1109/EMBC44109.2020.9175958
  4. Turhan, U., Açıkel B. (2019).  The Performance Assessment of Air Traffic Control Trainees in 3D Aerodrome Control Simulation.  The 1st International Conference on Virtual Reality
  5. Güneş, T., Turhan, U., Açıkel, B. (2019). Investigation of Maintenance Errors in Aircraft Maintenance Operations and De-velopment of Solution Proposals.  1st International Data Science  Engineering Symposium ISDES 2019
  6. Açıkel B., Güneş, T., Turhan, U.(2019).  Assessment the Use of Aircraft Maintenance Manuals in Terms of Human-Machine Interaction.  1st International Data Science  Engineering Symposium ISDES 2019
  7. Güneş, T., Turhan, U., Açıkel, B. (2019).  Hava Aracı Bakım Dokümanlarının Kullanımında Meydana Gelebilecek Dikkat ve Algı Hatalarının İncelenmesi.  Uluslararası Marmara Fen ve Sosyal Bilimler Kongresi
  8. Turhan, U., Güneş, T., Açıkel B. (2018).  Analysis of Risk assessment by Using Fine Kinney Method in Applied Education of Aircraft Maintenance.  International Scientific and Vocational Studies Congress 2018
  9. Açıkel B. , Turhan, U., Güneş, T.(2018).  The Potential Contributions for Aviation Organziations of by Safety Management System Training of Operational Human Resource in Aviation.  III. International Congress of Professional and Technical Science
  10. Güneş, T., Turhan, U., Açıkel, B. (2018).  Relationship Between The Use of Personal Protective Equipment and The Safety Culture Perception of Aircraft Maintenance Technicians.  III. International Congress of Professional and Technical Science
  11. Açıkel B. , Turhan, U., Güneş, T.(2018).  The Potential Contributions for Aviation Organziations of by Safety Management System Training of Operational Human Resource in Aviation.  III. International Congress of Professional and Technical Science
  12. Turhan U., Açıkel, B., Güneş T. (2017). Discussion on Automation Effects for Human Operator s Performance in the Aviation and Innovative Technologies. 1st International Symposium on Multidisciplinary Studies, 178-178.
  13. Güneş T. , Turhan U., Açıkel, B., (2017). Hardware Technologies Support for Aircraft Maintenance Technicians to Improve Their Safety and Maintenance Performance. 1st International Symposium on Multidisciplinary Studies and Innovative Technologies, 177-177.
  14. Açıkel, B., Güneş T., Turhan U.,(2017). Aircraft Maintenance Technician Training and its Role in Flight Safety. 1st International Symposium on Multidisciplinary Studies and Innovative Technologies, 179-179.
  15. Turhan U., Şengür F., Tedeschi A. (2017). An Adversarial Discussion of Multicultural Aspects of Emergency Management in Transportation Hubs for Both Sides: Passengers and Operators. 3rd International Conference on ”Economic and Social Impacts of Globalization
  16. Turhan U., Açıkel, B., Güneş T. (2017). The Effects of Aviation Culture and Safety Culture Interaction on Flight Operations. 3rd International Conference on Economic and Social Impacts of Globalization, 137-137.
  17. Turhan U., Akbulut Y. (2016). Effect of Different Working Positions on Simulation Sickness in 3D Aerodrome Controller Training. AECT (Association for Educational Communications&Technology) -Learning from Las Vegas - Learning Trough Reseach In Technology (Özet Bildiri/Sözlü Sunum)
  18. Açıkel, B., Turhan, U. "Relationship Between Air Traffic Control and Cost Index". International Symposium on Sustainable Aviation 2015, 31st May-3th June 2015 İstanbul
  19. Açıkel, B.,Turhan, U. "Green Airport Application: Green Airport in Turkey" International Symposium on Sustainable Aviation 2015, 31st May-3th June 2015 Istanbul
  20. Turhan, U., Cano, J., Tedeschi, A., Pollini, A. "Modelling Security Threats in the Airport Domain Through Adversarial Risk Analysis". SRA-E 2014  Istanbul 16-17 June 2014.
  21. Turhan, U., De Gramatica, M., Massacci, F., Williams, J., Woohyun, S. " Agency Problems in Security Regulation: Qualitative and Quantitative Evidence on the Impact of Security Training and Technology". SRA-E 2014 Istanbul 16-17 June 2014.
  22. Turhan, U. "The Advantages of 3D Aerodrome Simulators in Air Traffic Controller Training". 22th International Conference on Teaching and Learning, Ponte Vedra Beach-Florida, USA (ABD), 04-08 April 2011.
  23. Turhan, U., "Working Conditions of Women Air Traffic Controllers in Turkish ATM System", 10th International Interdisciplinary Congress, Mundos De Mujeres/Women's Worlds 2008, Universiad Complutense, Madrid (Spain), 03-07/07/2008.
  24. Turhan U. ve Cavcar A., "Hava Trafik Kontrolörü Eğitiminde 3 Boyutlu Simulasyon",III. Ulusal Havacılık ve Uzay Konferansı-UHUK 2010, Eskisehir Anadolu Universitesi, 18/09/2010.
  25. Turhan U. Usanmaz Ö. "Havacılık Emniyeti ve Hava Trafik Kontrolörü Eğitimi", Ulusal Havacılık Sempozyumu ve Çalıştayı, İTÜ, 9 Temmuz 2005.
  26. Turhan U. ve Usanmaz Ö., "Hava Trafik Kontrol'de Otomasyon ve İnsan", 5. Kayseri Havacılık Sempozyumu, 13-14 Mayıs 2004.

 

Published National and International Book Chapters:

  1. Turhan, U., (2020). “Operator Performance in Aviation Safety: Human Factors and Neuroscience”. New Trends in Management Studies. (Editor: Özer Yılmaz). Peter Lang: Berlin.
  2. Turhan, U., (2019). “Recruitment and Selection”, (Human Resources Management) (Editors: Kağnıcıoğlu, D. and Paşaoğlu Baş, D.) Anadolu University Distance Education Faculty Publications, Eskişehir.
  3. Turhan, U., (2019). “Havaalanlarında Hava Trafik Hizmetleri” (Air Traffic Services in Airports), Havaalanı Donanım ve Faaliyetleri Kitabı (in the Book of Airport Infrastructure and Operations) Atatürk University Distance Education Faculty Publications,  Erzurum.
  4. Turhan, U., (2017). “Havacılıkta Emniyet ve Güvenlik Kültürü” (Safety and Security Culture in Aviation), Havacılık Emniyeti ve Güvenliği (Aviation Safety and Security) (Editors: Turhan, U. and Kanbur, E.) Atatürk University Distance Education Faculty Publications,  Erzurum .
  5. Turhan, U., (2017). “Havacılıkta Emniyet Yönetimi” (Safety Management in Aviation), Havacılık Emniyeti ve Güvenliği (Aviation Safety and Security) (Editors: Turhan, U. and Kanbur, E.) Atatürk University Distance Education Faculty Publications, Erzurum.
  6. Turhan, U., (2017). “Havacılıkta Güvenlik Yönetimi” (Security Management in Aviation), Havacılık Emniyeti ve Güvenliği (Aviation Safety and Security) (Editors: Turhan, U. and Kanbur, E.) Atatürk University Distance Education Faculty Publications, Erzurum.
  7. Turhan, U., (2017). “Havacılıkta Emniyeti ve Güvenliği ile ilgili Temel Kavramlar” (Basic Concepts and Terms in in Aviation Safety and Security), Havacılık Emniyeti ve Güvenliği (Aviation Safety and Security) (Editors: Turhan, U. and Kanbur, E.) Atatürk University Distance Education Faculty Publications, Erzurum.
  8. Turhan, U., (2016). “Siber Saldırılar ve Hava Trafik Yönetimi” (Cyber Attacks and Air Traffik Management), Havacılık Güvenliği (Aviation Security) (Editor: Keskin, U.) Anadolu University Distance Education Faculty Publications, Eskişehir.
  9. Turhan, U., (2016). “Havaalanlarında Güvenlik Yönetimi” (Security Management in Airports), Havaalanı Yönetimi (Airport Management) (Editor: Ferhan, K.) Anadolu University Distance Education Faculty Publications, Eskişehir.
  10. Turhan, U., (2016). “İnsan Performansı ve Limitleri” (Human Performance and Limitations), Havacılık Emniyeti (Aviation Safety) (Editor: Ender, G.) Anadolu University Distance Education Faculty Publications, Eskişehir.
  11. Turhan, U. (2012). "Kariyer Gelişimi" (Career Development), Performans ve Kariyer Yönetimi (Performance and Career Management). (Editör: Tonus, H. Zümrüt ve Kağnıcıoğlu, D.), Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları, Eskişehir.

 

Current and Previous Courses

  1. Project Management in Aviation (postgraduate-PhD)
  2. Safety Management Applications in Aviation (postgraduate-Master)
  3. 3D-Aerodrome Control Simulation
  4. Human Factors in ATC
  5. Human Factors in Aircraft Maintenance
  6. Human Factors in ATC (postgraduate-Master)
  7. Safety Management System for ATM Operations (postgraduate-PhD)
  8. Aerodrome Control Theory
  9. ATC Pharaseology
  10. ATC Communication
  11. Approach Radar Control Simulation
  12. ACC Radar Control Simulation
  13. Non-Radar ACC Control Simulation
  14. Non-Radar Approach Control Simulation
  15. Strategic Management (Online course for Distance Education Faculty)
  16. Human Resources Management (Online course for Distance Education Faculty)
  17. Introduction to Aviation (Online course for Distance Education Faculty)
  18. Building Model Aircraft

 

 

International and External Courses

  1. Unusual and Emergency Situations for Air Traffic Controllers, 2016. Given for Iraq El-Nejaf

Aerodrome Controllers by therotical and simulation in 3D Aerodrome Control Simulator.

  1. Airport Operations in Adverse Weather and Low Visibility Conditions, since 2018. Given to airport operators in Turkish airports, Certified Instructor by DGCA.

ThesiThesis Supervisions

D Doctorate:

  1. Birsen Acikel, (2016). “Eğitim Havasahası Karmaşıklığı ve Hava Trafik Kontrolörü İşyükünün Gerçek Uçuş Verileri ve Uzman Görüşleri Bağlamında Değerlendirilmesi” (The Assessment of Flight Training Airspace Complexity and ATCO Workload by the Real Flight Data and Expert Perceptions). Doctorate Thesis, Supervisor: Ugur Turhan. Anadolu University, Air Traffic Control Science, Eskisehir.
  2. Tarık Güneş, (2021). “Havaaracı Bakım Teknisyenlerinin Yetkinlğinin Değerlendirilmesi” (The Competency Assessment of Aircraft Maitenance Technicians). Doctorate Thesis, Supervisor: Ugur Turhan. Eskisehir Technical University, Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance, Eskisehir.

 

M Master:

  1. Ersavas Ozbek, (2015). “Hava Trafik Yönetiminde Koordinasyon: Türkiye Havasahasının Esnek Kullanımı Konseptinin Koordinasyon Süreçlerinin Betimlenmesi” (Coordination in ATM: Discription of the Concept of Flexible Use of Turkish Airspace Proces). Master Thesis, Supervisor: Ugur Turhan. Anadolu University, Civil Aviation Management, Eskisehir.
  2. Tarik Gunes, (2016). “Havaaracı Bakım Dökümanlarının Kullanımında Emniyet ve Etkinliğin Arttırılmasına Yönelik bir Yaklaşım” (An Approach to improve Safety and Efficiency for the use of Aircraft Maintenance manuals). Master Thesis, Supervisor: Ugur Turhan. Anadolu University, Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance, Eskisehir.
  3. Mehmet Hanifi Çelebi, (2019). “Havacılık Öğrencilerinin Tükenmişlik Düzeylerinin Belirlenmesi” (The Research on Burnout Level of the Aviation Students). Master Thesis, Supervisor: Ugur Turhan. Eskisehir Technical University, Air Traffic Control, Eskisehir.

My Research Supervision


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Areas of supervision

Air Traffic Management, Airport Operations, Aviation Safety, Human Factors in Aviation.


My Teaching

Courses Taught: Dr. Turhan has taught a wide range of courses, including Air Traffic Management, Airport Operations, Safety Management Applications in Aviation, and Human Factors in ATC. He has also developed and delivered specialized training programs for air traffic controllers and airport operators.

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