
Assistant Professor Ugur Turhan
Admini Administrative Functions
- Member of Internationalization Strategic Planning Team of Eskisehir Technical University, 2019-2021
- Department Coordinator of University-Industry Cooperation, 2014-2021.
- Deputy Chair of Air Traffic Control Department, The Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Anadolu University, 2013-2015.
- CNS/ATM Safety Management System and Quality Director of Anadolu University International Airport, 2011-2014.
- The Board Member of National ATM Related Incident/Accidents of the DGCA, 2011-2014.
- The Member of National ATCO Liciencing and Examination Committe of the DGCA, 2011-2014.
Liciens Licenses and Certificates
- Civil Aviation Security Seminar. The Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Anadolu University, Eskişehir, 10th May 2015
- Boeing B737-800 (CFM56) FamiliarizationTraining, Turkish Airlines, Eskişehir, 23-27 March 2015.
- Auditing Aviation Safety Management Systems: Based on ICAO Requirements, Ankara, 10-14 February 2014.
- Project Management Training, FABE-Anadolu University, Eskisehir, 30 May-03 June 2011.
- Introduction to Safety Management System Training Course, JAA, İstanbul, 18-20 March 2009.
- ISO 9001:2008, Quality Auditor Training, KalDer, Eskisehir, 2009 and 2014.
- Eurocontrol-IANS HUM-OJTI Training, Luxembourg, 20 September-01 October 2004.
- Boeing&THY Human Factors in Maintenance Training, Istanbul, 13-15 January 2004.
- Turkish CAA Air Traffic Controller License, January 1999.
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.
If you are interested in study about human factors and safety in aviation and air traffic management for your PhD degrees and project collaboration, please contact with me.
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Internat International and National Projects
- 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.
- 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.
- STRESS Project under the call European Commission HORIZON 2020-SESAR-2015-1 (699381). Researcher and Anadolu University Coordinator. 2016-2018
- IMPACT Project under the call European Commission HORIZON 2020-DRS-2014 (653383). Researcher and Anadolu University Coordinator. 2015-2018
- SECONOMICS-Socio-Economics meets Security, FP7-SEC-2011-1 (285223). European Commission 7th Framework Program Project.Researcher andAnadolu University Coordinator, 2012-2015.
- The design, development and Testing of Aviation Educational Software. Boeing sponsored International Project, researcher, 2014-2016.
- Identification and Reduction of the Factors Affecting Air Traffic Controller’s Workload. Anadolu University Project BAP 071520, Researcher, 2010.
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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. |
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Aerodrome Controllers by therotical and simulation in 3D Aerodrome Control Simulator.
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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.