Atiye Erbas | Virtual Realty Simulation Education | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Atiye Erbas | Virtual Realty Simulation Education | Best Researcher Award

Duzce University | Turkey

Dr. Atiye Erbaş is an accomplished Assistant Professor of Surgical Nursing at Düzce University, Türkiye, with extensive academic and clinical expertise. With over a decade of experience in higher education and clinical nursing, she has established herself as a dedicated educator, researcher, and innovator. Her academic journey reflects a strong commitment to advancing nursing education through modern pedagogical methods, with a particular emphasis on simulation-based learning and immersive virtual reality. She has contributed to national and international projects that enhance both technical competence and interpersonal skills of nursing students. Her scholarly work includes research publications, book chapters, and an authored book focused on designing virtual reality simulation scenarios for nursing education. Recognized for her contributions, Dr. Erbaş is also engaged in exploring the integration of artificial intelligence into healthcare education, making her a pioneering figure in bridging nursing science with advanced technology-driven approaches.

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Education

Dr. Atiye Erbaş holds a Ph.D. in Nursing Sciences, strengthening her foundation as both a researcher and academic leader. She enhanced her expertise through international training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA, focusing on pre-licensure and graduate nursing didactic and clinical simulation. To support her pedagogical innovations, she has earned multiple professional certifications, including “SIM Educator I and II,” “Sim Connect: Using Think Aloud to Capture Clinical Reasoning During Clinical Simulation,” and “Designing Simulation Scenarios Certification” under Prof. Guillaume Alinier. She has also participated in international conferences such as SESAM’s Virtual Annual Meeting, highlighting her active role in global knowledge exchange. Alongside her advanced degrees, she has continually invested in professional development to keep pace with evolving trends in healthcare education, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence. Her educational journey reflects her dedication to evidence-based teaching and lifelong learning as a cornerstone of academic excellence.

Experience

Dr. Atiye Erbaş brings a unique combination of 14 years of academic teaching and 13 years of clinical nursing practice. At Düzce University, she has been instrumental in developing and delivering innovative nursing curricula, emphasizing experiential learning and simulation-based methods. Her clinical expertise in surgical nursing enriches her teaching, allowing her to mentor students with both theoretical rigor and practical insight. She has led and participated in numerous funded projects, including immersive virtual reality applications for colorectal surgical nursing education and high-fidelity simulations for postoperative care. Additionally, she has supervised and provided consultancy for master’s theses, nurturing future scholars and practitioners. Dr. Erbaş’s work extends beyond the classroom through scholarly publications, international collaborations, and authorship of academic book chapters. Her career demonstrates a sustained commitment to advancing nursing education, promoting safe patient care, and integrating emerging technologies such as AI and VR into healthcare training and research.

Awards and Honors

Throughout her career, Dr. Atiye Erbaş has received recognition for her outstanding contributions to nursing education, simulation, and applied research. She has earned multiple academic certificates and international training credentials, including professional certifications in simulation-based education and scenario design, which underscore her specialized expertise. Her research projects funded by prestigious organizations such as TÜBİTAK have significantly advanced immersive learning methodologies in surgical nursing. She has authored a forthcoming book, Designing Virtual Reality Simulation Scenarios in Nursing, and contributed to five academic book chapters published by respected publishers. With a citation index reflecting growing global impact, including Web of Science citations and H-index achievements, Dr. Erbaş is gaining recognition within the international research community. Her active participation in international conferences, such as SESAM’s annual meetings, further demonstrates her commitment to excellence and innovation. These honors reflect her role as a transformative leader advancing evidence-based and technology-enhanced nursing education.

Research Focus

Dr. Atiye Erbaş’s research is centered on transforming nursing education through advanced simulation methods, immersive virtual reality, and emerging artificial intelligence applications. Her studies focus on evaluating how these innovations influence student learning, knowledge acquisition, clinical competence, and patient safety. She has conducted randomized controlled trials examining VR-based surgical nursing education, simulation-enhanced postoperative care, and web-based applications for life support training. Her research also emphasizes often-overlooked factors such as “sense of presence” and “cybersickness,” which are crucial for ensuring effective and sustainable VR use. By combining rigorous clinical knowledge with cutting-edge technology, she is developing frameworks that bridge the gap between traditional nursing practices and digital learning environments. Her recent work integrates AI to optimize simulation design, learner assessment, and adaptive teaching strategies, marking her as a pioneer in digital transformation of nursing education. Her research not only enhances local practices but also contributes to global educational innovations.

 

Publications

Title: Nursing professional pride scale: Turkish adaptation and psychometric properties

Conclusion

Dr. Atiye Erbaş is a visionary nursing scholar and educator whose pioneering work in simulation, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence bridges clinical expertise with innovative teaching strategies, advancing global standards in healthcare education and preparing the next generation of nurses for safe, effective, and patient-centered care.

Hsiao Peng Wei | E-Learning | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Hsiao Peng Wei | E-Learning | Best Researcher Award

Hsiao Peng Wei is a lecturer at the Faculty of Art and Design, Macao Polytechnic University, specializing in interactive design, digital experiences, and cultural sustainability. He holds a Ph.D. in Design from Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, where he also served as a research assistant on several national and industry-academic projects. During his doctoral studies, he was an exchange researcher at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman in Malaysia, contributing to virtual 3D environment projects. Previously, he held a faculty position at Macau University of Science and Technology. Hsiao has led multiple funded research projects focused on sustainability, digital heritage, and learning technologies. His interdisciplinary work has been recognized with numerous awards and international collaborations. A prolific academic, he has published in SSCI, Scopus, and EI-indexed journals, with 183 citations. His pedagogical contributions extend to mentoring students in award-winning design competitions across the Greater Bay Area.

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Education 🎓

Hsiao Peng Wei completed his Ph.D. in Design from Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, in 2018. His doctoral studies emphasized interactive media and digital integration with cultural contexts, during which he collaborated internationally as an exchange scholar at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman in Malaysia. There, he engaged in immersive virtual 3D environment research. In addition to his doctoral education, he gained practical experience assisting in five research projects — including three national science and technology projects and two industry-academic partnerships — that shaped his methodological approach and interdisciplinary perspective. His educational path laid a strong foundation for future teaching and research endeavors in digital art, e-learning systems, and cultural heritage. This academic background also led him to assume an editorial role in reputed international conferences and journals, further strengthening his position in the global academic community.

Experience 👨‍🏫

Dr. Hsiao Peng Wei has over a decade of academic and research experience in design and digital innovation. Currently a lecturer at Macao Polytechnic University, he teaches digital experience and interactive design courses. Prior to this, he served as an assistant professor at Macau University of Science and Technology, contributing to research and teaching in the Faculty of Humanities and Arts. His career highlights include leading major funded projects on sustainability, intangible cultural heritage, and digital learning. He has collaborated with international academic institutions like Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman and the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, as well as industry partners such as Chazence Technology and the Chinese Academy of Forestry. His leadership extends beyond teaching — he has mentored student teams to success in regional and international competitions and plays active roles in academic peer review and professional associations in Taiwan and Macao.

Awards & Recognitions 🏅

Hsiao Peng Wei has received multiple awards recognizing his academic and creative excellence. He is a seven-time recipient of the international Best Paper Award in design and interactive learning conferences. His research article, published in Interactive Learning Environments, ranked in the top 5% of the Education & Educational Research field. He has guided student teams to win prominent accolades, including the Copywriting Award in the 2023 Greater Bay Area Branding Design Competition, and Champion in the 2023 Carbon Neutral City Creative Competition. He serves as a reviewer for Asia Pacific Viewpoint (SSCI, Q1) and IASDR, reflecting his standing in the scholarly community. He is a director at the Macao International Art and Health Association and a member of the Taiwan Amoeba Design Association. These recognitions demonstrate his consistent contributions to digital design innovation, sustainability, and cultural integration.

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Hsiao’s research revolves around interactive design, digital experience, and cultural heritage preservation through technology. He integrates e-learning, multimedia, and gamified platforms with traditional cultural content to promote sustainability and heritage awareness. His recent focus includes blending health, sports, and sustainability into immersive digital learning environments. As the principal investigator, he leads projects such as the FDCT-funded study on surplus food and service design in Macau, a university-funded project on digital art applications for intangible heritage, and the LOHAS digital community revitalization initiative. His work bridges academic research, real-world impact, and interdisciplinary collaboration, involving institutions like the Chinese Academy of Forestry and Chazence Technology. He leverages interactive digital tools to enhance cultural storytelling, educational outcomes, and environmental consciousness, aligning his work with global goals for sustainable development and creative innovation

Publications

  • Integrating Sustainable Concepts into Blended Learning and Interactive Game System Design

    Engineering Proceedings
    2025-05 | Journal article | Author
    DOI: 10.3390/engproc2025092059
    CONTRIBUTORS: HSiAO; Zheng-Qing Wang
  • Hsiao, P. W., Wang, Z. Q. (2025). Integrating Sustainable Concepts into Blended
    Learning and Interactive Game System Design, Engineering Proceedings, 92(1), 59;
    https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2025092059. (Scopus, IF:0.7, CiteScore:0.9).
  • Hsiao, P. W., Kong, L. Q., Ye, Y. L. (2024). Interactive Game Experience: A preliminary
    investigation of the impact of virtual reality on exercise rehabilitation
    behaviors, Interactive
  • Xu, S., Hsiao, P. W., Li C., and Zhang J. Y. (2024). Delicious Cyber Ghost: Using
    Pepper’s Ghost in Computer-Aided Design to Enhance Cantonese Morning Tea
    Education, Engineering Proceedings, 74(1),
    78. https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2024074078. (Scopus, IF:0.7, CiteScore:0.9).
  • Su, Y., Hsiao, P. W., Fan, K. K. (2023). Investigating the relationship between users’
    behavioral intentions and learning effects of VR system for sustainable tourism
    development, Sustainability, 15 (9), 7277. DOI:https://doi.org/10.3390/su15097277.
    (SCI & SSCI, Q2, IF:3.9, CiteScore:5.8) (Scopus).
  • Luo Y. J., Hsiao, P. W. (2023). Design of interactive learning materials with concept
    of sustainability integrated into Macau Drunken Dragon Dance, Engineering
    Proceedings, 38(1), 12, 1-6. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2023038012.
    (Scopus, IF:0.7, CiteScore:0.9).
  • Hsiao, P. W., Su, C. H. (2021). A Study on the Impact of STEAM Education for
    Sustainable Development Courses and Its Effects on Student Motivation and
    Learning, Sustainability, 13 (7), 3772. DOI:
    https://doi.org/10.3390/su13073772. (SCI & SSCI, Q2, IF:3.8,
    CiteScore:5.8) (Scopus).