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.

Md. Abdus Shabur | AI in Child Education | Young Scientist Award

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Md. Abdus Shabur | AI in Child Education | Young Scientist Award

Md. Abdus Shabur is a Lecturer at the Institute of Leather Engineering and Technology, University of Dhaka, specializing in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Sustainability, Industry 4.0, and Advanced Manufacturing. With a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) and a BSc from BUET, he has a strong academic foundation. His research interests focus on the integration of Industry 4.0 in various sectors, sustainability, and the use of advanced manufacturing technologies. He is also an active educator, offering courses in mechanical engineering, robotics, and material science. Abdus Shabur has numerous research publications in prestigious journals and is involved in consultancy projects for technology upgradation in Bangladesh’s footwear industry.

Profile

Education 🎓

  • MS in Mechanical Engineering (2022) – Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh, CGPA: 4.00/4.00
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering (2018) – Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh, CGPA: 3.82/4.00, Merit position: 10/185
    He also holds various university scholarships, including the Dean’s List and Merit Scholarships in 2015-2018.

Experience 👨‍🏫

  • Lecturer (Nov 2022 – Present) – Institute of Leather Engineering and Technology, University of Dhaka
  • Part-time Teacher (Jan 2023 – Present) – Department of Robotics and Mechatronics, University of Dhaka
  • Assistant Professor (June-Nov 2022) – CUET, Bangladesh
  • Lecturer (July 2019 – June 2022) – CUET and Bangladesh Army University of Science and Technology
    He has supervised undergrad thesis projects and coordinated courses across several universities, enhancing academic excellence.

Research Interests 🔬

Abdus Shabur’s research explores Industry 4.0 adoption, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing techniques. His work includes investigating the challenges and opportunities for implementing Industry 4.0 in Bangladesh’s steel sector and the fertilizer industry. He also examines sustainable transportation modes, green supply chain management, and energy consumption in Bangladesh. He has authored several papers in top-tier journals such as Heliyon and Energy Informatics, contributing to academic and practical advancements in mechanical engineering and sustainabilit

Awards & Recognitions 🏅

  • University Merit Scholarship (2016)
  • Dean’s List Scholarship (2015, 2017, 2018) for high CGPA
  • Higher Secondary Scholarship by Rajshahi Education Board
  • Secondary Scholarship by Rajshahi Education Board
    These awards reflect his commitment to academic excellence and consistent performance throughout his education.

Publications 📚

Grazia Ragone | Human-Computer Interaction | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Grazia Ragone | Human-Computer Interaction | Best Researcher Award

🔬 Grazia Ragone is a researcher in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) with a focus on autism and interactive systems. 🏫 She earned her PhD from the University of Sussex, UK, where she investigated social motor synchrony in autistic children through motion capture and sonification. 🎼 With a background in psychology, developmental science, and music therapy, she integrates interdisciplinary methods into assistive technology. 💻 She has extensive teaching experience in research methods, cognitive science, and HCI at the University of Sussex. 🏆 Her research has been recognized with multiple international awards, including Microsoft Research’s Best Student Research Competition. 🌍 She actively contributes as a reviewer and associate chair for HCI conferences and journals. 📖 Her work bridges psychology, technology, and education, aiming to enhance accessibility and interaction for neurodiverse individuals.

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Education 🎓

She completed her PhD in 2023 at the University of Sussex, UK, where her research focused on autism, motion capture, and social motor synchrony. Prior to this, she earned an MSc in Psychological Methods from the University of Sussex in 2018, with a focus on autism and interactional features. She also holds an MPhil in Developmental Psychology from London Metropolitan University (2015), specializing in child development and interaction. In 2014, she completed her BSc in Developmental Psychology at London Metropolitan University, studying early cognitive and social development. She further enriched her expertise with a Master’s in Music & Art Therapy from Tor Vergata University in Rome (2006), where she focused on therapeutic interventions for individuals with special needs. Her academic journey began with a BA in Humanities from the University of Pavia, Italy (2004), where she studied philosophy, linguistics, and cultural studies.

Experience 👨‍🏫

From 2019 to 2023, she worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Sussex, UK, where she taught Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), research methods, and professional skills. Prior to this, she served as a Research Assistant at the University of Sussex (2016-2018), focusing on technology designed for neurodiverse children. From 2014 to 2016, she conducted research on autism and interactive environments at London Metropolitan University. Earlier in her career, she was a Research Assistant at CNR-ISTI Pisa, Italy (2008-2014), where she contributed to the development of assistive software for autistic children. Her experience also includes working as a Music Therapist for the Rome City Council (2005-2010), providing therapeutic interventions for autistic children. Additionally, from 2010 to 2019, she worked as a Trainer and Consultant, conducting workshops and training programs for professionals in the field of autism.

Research Interests 🔬

Her research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and autism, developing interactive systems to support neurodiverse individuals. She explores the role of music and sonification in enhancing motor and social skills through auditory feedback. Her work also includes investigating social motor synchrony using motion capture technology. She designs AI-powered assistive technology to support autistic children and applies user-centered design principles to create accessible interfaces for individuals with special needs.

Awards & Recognitions 🏅

She has received several prestigious awards and honors for her contributions to autism research and assistive technology. In 2021, she was awarded the Best Student Research Award by Microsoft Research at the ASSETS Conference. Her work was also recognized with the Best Work in Progress Award at the IDC Conference on autism research in 2020. In 2013, she received the Horizon Research Award from London Metropolitan University for outstanding research. Her contributions to autism research earned her a Massachusetts Senate Citation in 2012, and in 2011, she was honored with the Rotary Club Research Award from CNR Pisa for excellence in autism studies.

Publications 📚

  •  Supporting and understanding autistic children’s non-verbal interactions through OSMoSIS, a motion-based sonic system
    International Journal of Child-Computer Interaction
    2025-02 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcci.2025.100726
    CONTRIBUTORS: Grazia Ragone; Judith Good; Kate Howland

  • Child-Centered AI for Empowering Creative and Inclusive Learning Experiences

    Proceedings of ACM Interaction Design and Children Conference: Inclusive Happiness, IDC 2024
    2024 | Conference paper
    DOI: 10.1145/3628516.3661157

    EID:

    2-s2.0-85197894406

    Part ofISBN: 9798400704420
    CONTRIBUTORS: Ragone, G.; Ali, S.A.; Esposito, A.; Good, J.; Howland, K.; Presicce, C.

  • Designing Safe and Engaging AI Experiences for Children: Towards the Definition of Best Practices in UI/UX Design

    arXiv
    2024 | Other
    DOI: 10.48550/arXiv.2404.14218

    EID:

    2-s2.0-85192517180

    Part of ISSN: 23318422
    CONTRIBUTORS: Ragone, G.; Buono, P.; Lanzilotti,

Ana Sevilla-Pavón | Computer-assisted Language Learning | Best Scholar Award

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Dr.Ana Sevilla-Pavón | Computer-assisted Language Learning | Best Scholar Award

Universitat de València,Spain

Profile

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in English Philology and Bachelor’s Degree in French (2000 Plan). June 2007 and June 2012, respectively. Universitat de València. Graduated with Honours. Outstanding Graduate of the Year Award from the Universitat de València, Spain. Academic Excellence Award from Valencia’a Reginal Government (Generalitat Valenciana).

International PhD in Applied Linguistics. Advanced Studies Diploma. May 2013 and October 2011. “Languages and Technology” PhD Programme, Quality Award from the Ministry of Education (RD 778/1998, Ref. MCD2007-00165). Graduated with Honours. Proposed for the Outstanding PhD Graduate of the Year Award. Deparment of Applied Linguistics, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain.

Work experience

PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS HELD

12/09/2019 to present: Associate Professor, Dept. of English and German Philology, Universitat de València (ref. tenure 10/2019, n. 6194, Universitat de València, published on 23/05/2019, BOE n. 238 from 03/10/2019, tenured confirmed on: 18/09/2019

RECENT COURSES TAUGHT AND OTHER SERVICES: RESEARCH PROJECTS

Master’s courses, UV: “Techniques and methodologies in research, Context: Advanced research techniques in linguistics” (44409), Master’s Degree in Research in Languages and Literatures, Faculty of Philology, Translation and Communication (2022-2023 to present, 1 ECTS); “English language teaching and learning” (40515), Master’s Degree in Secondary Education Teaching, Teacher Training Faculty (2019-2020 to present, 4 ECTS); “How to write and present an academic paper” (44237, 2022-2023 to present, 1.2 ECTS);) and “Research methods and resources in language and linguistics” (44230), Master’s Degree in English Advanced Studies, Faculty of Philology, Translation and Communication (2019-2020 to 2021-2022, 1.2 ECTS).

Undergraduate courses, UV: “History and Culture of English-speaking Countries” (35319), English Studies Degree, Faculty of Philology, Translation and Communication (2023-2024 to present, 6 ECTS); “Business English Communication III (C1 level)” (35876), Groups A, B and C, International Business Degree, Faculty of Economics (2019-2020 to 2022-2023, 6 ECTS per group).

PhD Supervision, Languages, Literatures and Cultures Programme, UV, 2021 to present: Amir Reza Rahimi: “Beyond Language and Culture Skills in Virtual Exchange : Toward the Computational Thinking Skills (CTCALL), and Interactive, Constructive, Active, and Passive (ICAPCALL) frameworks” co-supervisor: Ana Gimeno-Sanz); Cláudio França: “Production and dissemination of knowledge in languages other than English: a bibliometric analysis” (co-supervisor: Kyria Finardi); Marta Fortes: “Three-dimensional and telecollaborative virtual reality in the teaching of business Spanish” (co-supervisor: Marta Giralt); Ana Rachel Macêdo Mendes: “The Role of Mobility in (De)Constructing Internationalization: Dialogues and Perspectives” (co-supervisor: Kyria Finardi).

Master’s Final Theses and Practicum supervision (40561), Master’s in Secondary Education English Language Teaching, Teacher Training Faculty, UV, 2022-2023: Alexia Tudela Canet: “Exploring the efficacy of dubbing, subtitling, and audiodescription as an educational resource in English language acquisition”; Laura Moncho Moncholí: “Learning the passive voice in a baccalaureate English class through an educational breakout”; Lucía Álvarez Cuesta: “Fanfiction writing as an innovative English as a Foreign Language teaching and learning technique in Compulsory Secondary Education”; María Galindo Martínez: “Vocabulary Acquisition through Virtual Reality and Gamification” and Gloria Mª Hernández Arche: “a Photovoice initiative for contextual learning around Sustainable Development Goals in the secondary education subject of English as a Foreign Language”; 2021-2022: Adrià Jaén Cuenca: “Milers de Valències: decolonizing the teaching of English as a Foreign Language through the ethnolinguistic landscape of Valencia”; Carmina Tortosa Cerdá: “Virtual Reality in the English as a Foreign Language Classroom: Improving Students’ Speaking Fluency and Reducing their Anxiety”; Cristina Vargas Castro: “Multilingualism, Sustainable Development Goals and innovative project-based learning in the English class: fostering linguistic skills and social awareness in secondary education”; Patricia Pardo Pulido: “Staging theatre plays and analyzing literature to improve CSE students’ oral and reading skills in the EFL classroom”; 2020-2021: Carolina Elena Vicent Garcia: “Exploring the Sustainable Development Goals in the English classroom: self-perceptions of secondary education students when speaking English as a Foreign Language”; Silvia Rodilla Rivas: “Towards a Plurilingual Approach in the  English Language Classroom: Perceptions and Outcomes”; Ainhoa Rovira Garcia: “The PAEC Method on 4th of ESO: Blending Elements of the Communicative Approach and Task-Based Learning”; Alejandra Marín Pastor: “Raising SDG Awareness in the EFL Classroom: a Proposal for Students in the Official School of Languages”; Paula Puig Rubio: “Merging ICT and Corpus Linguistics: Corpus-Aided Discovery Learning as an Effective Approach to Teaching Phrasal Verbs”; 2019-2020: Cintia Álvarez Sojo: “Educational innovation project in the EFL classroom for the development of intercultural awareness: across the border”; Beata Katarzyna Groba: “Volunteering as a Tool to Improve Writing Skills”;, Irene Vallet Ruiz: “Innovating with Literary Texts and SDGs in the ESL Classroom through Dramatization”; Helena Vivancos Peñas: “Comic Strips as a Teaching Tool in the EFL Classroom: Increasing Motivation and Fostering Reading and Writing Skills”; Mar Mogort Martínez: “Fostering Motivation in the English Classroom Using Clipflair”. Master’s Final Theses and Practicum supervision (44236), Master’s in Advanced English Studies, UV, 2022-2023: Amina Benyettou: “A Comparative Analysis of Engagement Markers in Corporate Identity: Mission Statements in British, Spanish, and Algerian Business Websites”; 2020-2021: Irene Abarca López: “A Comparative Study of Verbal and Non-Verbal Expressions of Pain in Patients with Chronic and Non-Chronic Diseases in Doctor-Patient Conversations”.

Book Chapters   

Nicolaou, A.; Sevilla-Pavón, A. (2023). Exploring the impact of Virtual Exchange in Virtual English as a Lingua Franca (VELF): Views on self-efficacy and motivation. En: I. Pineda & R. Bosso (Eds.), VELF: Virtual English as a lingua franca (pp. 1 to 22). Routledge (Taylor & Francis). 270 páginas. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003342922, eBook ISBN: 9781003342922.

Sevilla-Pavón, A.; Finardi, K. R. (2022). El aprendizaje de lenguas en la Universitat de València durante y tras el confinamiento: la perspectiva del alumnado. En: Adrián J. Acosta Jiménez; Corral Esteban, A. & García Hernández, Y. (Eds.): Enseñar lenguas extranjeras después de la COVID-19. Análisis y propuestas metodológicas (pp. 143-154). Peter Lang. ISBN: 978-3-631-81522-9. https://hdl.handle.net/10550/92368

Nicolaou, A.; Sevilla-Pavón, A. (2022). Engagement in the expression of learners’ identity within virtual exchange asynchronous discussions. En: L. Klimanova (Ed.), Identity, Multilingualism and CALL: Responding to New Global Realities (pp. 244-270). Equinox. ISBN-13 (Paperback): 9781800500792. ISBN (eBook): 9781800500808. ISBN: 9781800500792.  DOI: 10.1558/equinox.43416. CALICO Book Series: Advances in CALL Research and Practice.

Nicolaou, A.; Sevilla-Pavón, A. (2022). Developing intercultural communicative competence in ESP learning through telecollaboration: An ecological perspective. En: S. M. Hilliker (Ed.), Virtual Exchange as a way to support SLA: Studies on language learning through online interaction (pp. 117-144). Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter Mouton, ISBN:   

AWARDS AND RESEARCH STAYS

Enrique Alcaraz Research Award from the European Association of Languages for Specific Purposes (AELFE), awarded to the book Multilingual Writing and Pedagogical Cooperation in Virtual Learning Environments (Eds: Birthe Mousten, Sonia Vandepitte, Elisabet Arnó and Bruce Maylath, published by the IGI Global publishing house: chapter 8: “Examining L2 Learners’ Use of Engagement Strategies in Telecollaborative Written Interactions” (pp. 200-220), by: Ana Oskoz, Ana Gimeno-Sanz and Ana Sevilla-Pavón, June 20th, 2019.

Jaclyn Ng Shi Ing Best Research Article Award from the CALL Your Data – XIXth International CALL Research Conference: “Expanding a telecollaborative project through social entrepreneurship”, by Ana Sevilla-Pavón and Anna Nicolaou. KU Leuven’s campus, Bruges (Belgium), July 4th-6th, 2018.

Best Research Article Award from the International Workshop on Technological Innovation for Specialized Linguistic Domains: “Modalities of Assessment in Online Language Learning Materials” (Ana Sevilla-Pavón; Antonio Martínez Sáez; José Macario De Siqueira Rocha). Spanish National Distance University (UNED), Madrid, 2010.

Recent Research stays and Grants

20/06/2021 to 10/09/2021, Grant awarded by Generalitat Valenciana (Ref.: BEST/2021/122). Supervisor: Dr. Rick Kern, University of California at Berkeley (Berkeley, California, United States).

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Collaboration with the B-Coorporation Organic Boosting (April 2018 to present): Communication advisory tasks: training and advice on the design, development and execution of communication tools aligned with your business objectives, your capabilities and your strengths, among others. which include its website and videos, News Bulletin, blog, translation, post-editing, voice-over and audiovisual production tasks in relation to the dissemination of services and products, in various languages (Spanish, Valencian, English, French, Italian and Portuguese).

Board member of the following Final Degree’s Dissertations: UCAM, 2013-2014: Cristóbal Fernández Marín, María del Carmen Ferre Castelló, Yessica María Aznar Vilar; Carlos Barquero González; Ginés Carlos Hemández Morales; Juan Tudela Carrilo; Almudena Barba Pellicer; Natalia Ayala Manzanera; Marina Garda Martín; Belén del Valle Pedrero; Marina Díez Frutos; Lidia Donate Monreal; Cristina Durá Cámara; Purificación Egio Ros; Noelia Espín Ortega. President of the board of the following Master’s Theses: UV, 2018-2019: Ionut Georgian . Mercedes Juncos. Ferran Oltra. Violeta Sanchis. Natalia Sánchez. Marta Rico. Beatriz Collado. María José Escrich. Fernando Castellano. Lorena Simarro. Adrià Lapuente. María Seguí. Amalia Castillo. Board member of the following Master’s Theses: UV, 2018-2019: Eyal Handelsman Katz; Melís Urer Vega; Begoña Cercós Pérez;  Marta Rocher López; Ana Belén Conde Mena; Lara Domingo Aliaga; Lara Martínez; Marta Arenas; Celia Giner; Daniel Giménez; Marcos Gómez; Gemma Alfonso; Irina Dragomirova; Fina Mañó; Anna Tassa; Ana Crespo; Inés Tatay; Carla Ramírez; Antonio Romance; África Iglesias; Juan Carlos Sempere; Elena Marzo; Irene Moreno; Aina LLopis; Carmen Serrano; Belén Andrioti; Avelina Blay; Laura Vidal; and Marta Torres.

 

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