Nurhan Gursel Ozmen | Rehabilitation Robotics | Innovative Research Award

Published on by Robotics and Automation

Innovative Research Award

Nurhan Gürsel Özmen — Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey

Nurhan Gürsel Özmen
Affiliation Karadeniz Technical University
Country Turkey
Scopus ID 36172706600
Documents 20
Citations 277
h-index 7
Subject Area Rehabilitation Robotics
Event International Robotics and Automation Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-7016-5201

Nurhan Gürsel Özmen is an academic researcher at Karadeniz Technical University whose work encompasses mechanical engineering, robotics, control, and rehabilitation-oriented robotic systems. Her documented academic activities include research supervision, project leadership, and publications addressing robotic mechanisms, control systems, and rehabilitation technologies. [1]

Abstract

Nurhan Gürsel Özmen is associated with research at the intersection of mechanical engineering, robotics, control, and rehabilitation technology. Her academic record includes work on rehabilitation robots, robotic mechanisms, path planning, multi-robot systems, and engineering control. Recent research includes a cable-supported hand and wrist rehabilitation robot developed with attention to portability, adaptability, and controlled therapeutic movement.[2]

Keywords

  • Rehabilitation Robotics
  • Robotics and Automation
  • Hand and Wrist Rehabilitation
  • Robotic Mechanisms
  • Robot Control
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Assistive Robotics

Introduction

Rehabilitation robotics combines mechanical engineering, control, sensing, and human-centered design to support therapeutic movement and functional recovery. The field includes robotic devices for upper-limb assistance, wearable systems, and intelligent control approaches. Research by Özmen aligns with this interdisciplinary direction through investigations of robotic rehabilitation mechanisms and related engineering systems.[3]

Research Profile

Özmen’s academic profile is centered on mechanical engineering, system dynamics, control, robotics, and rehabilitation technologies. University records document academic appointments, research supervision, and projects involving rehabilitation robots, modular robotics, multi-robot coordination, and diagnostic decision-support systems. This breadth indicates an interdisciplinary research profile connecting engineering methods with emerging robotic and healthcare applications. [1]

Research Contributions

A notable contribution is research on hand and wrist rehabilitation robotics, including development of a cable-supported robotic system and control approaches for multi-degree-of-freedom rehabilitation mechanisms. Related work addresses mechanism design, actuation, motion, and control. These contributions connect mechanical design principles with practical rehabilitation requirements and experimental evaluation of robotic movement. [2]

Publications

Available institutional records list publications spanning robotics, autonomous systems, mechanical engineering, control, and rehabilitation. A recent publication, co-authored with Musa Marul, presents the design and production of a cable-supported hand and wrist rehabilitation robot. Another study examines metaheuristic optimization for control of a multi-degree-of-freedom hand and wrist rehabilitation robot, demonstrating continued activity in this research area.[3]

Research Impact

The research has relevance to rehabilitation engineering because robotic assistance can support repeatable, controlled, and adaptable therapeutic movement. Özmen’s documented work contributes to this broader research direction through rehabilitation-device development and control studies. Her publication and project activities also connect academic engineering research with potential clinical and home-oriented rehabilitation applications. [1]

Award Suitability

The documented combination of robotics research, rehabilitation-device development, academic supervision, and engineering publications provides a reasonable basis for consideration for an Innovative Research Award. Her work demonstrates relevance to contemporary robotics and rehabilitation engineering, particularly through research addressing robotic mechanisms and controlled therapeutic movement. Award assessment should additionally consider the organizer’s formal eligibility and evaluation criteria.[2]

Conclusion

Nurhan Gürsel Özmen’s documented academic activities demonstrate sustained engagement with robotics, mechanical engineering, control, and rehabilitation technologies. Her research includes robotic rehabilitation mechanisms, control strategies, and interdisciplinary engineering applications. These activities establish a relevant scholarly foundation for recognition in an innovation-focused robotics award, subject to independent verification of submitted academic records. [3]

References

  1. Design and Production of a Novel Cable Supported Hand and Wrist Rehabilitation Robot: Prototype Study.
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10846-025-02289-2
  2. Intelligent Worm Gearbox Fault Diagnosis Under Various Working Conditions Using Vibration, Sound and Thermal Features
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355444390_Intelligent_Worm_Gearbox_Fault_Diagnosis_Under_Various_Working_Conditions_Using_Vibration_Sound_and_Thermal_Features
  3. Achievements and future directions in self‐reconfigurable modular robotic systems
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/366217239_Achievements_and_future_directions_in_self-reconfigurable_modular_robotic_systems

Hooman Shababi | Human-Robot Interaction | Innovative Research Award

Published on by Robotics and Automation

Innovative Research Award

Hooman Shababi — Rahedanesh Institute of Higher Education, Iran

Hooman Shababi
Affiliation Rahedanesh Institute of Higher Education
Country Iran
Scopus ID 37662407700
Documents 8
Citations 42
h-index 2
Subject Area Human-Robot Interaction
Event International Robotics and Automation Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-2601-7842

Hooman Shababi is a faculty member at Rahedanesh Institute of Higher Education whose documented research spans management, technology policy, innovation, organizational studies, and emerging questions concerning robotics and artificial intelligence. His recent scholarly work includes research addressing robot ethics, safety, transparency, and science and technology policy, providing a basis for interdisciplinary recognition. [1]

Abstract

Hooman Shababi is presented for the Innovative Research Award on the basis of an interdisciplinary research profile connecting management, innovation, technology policy, and emerging artificial-intelligence and robotics questions. His recent publication on Asimov’s robot laws and the SET framework addresses safety, ethics, and transparency, demonstrating relevance to responsible technology development. [1]

Keywords

Hooman Shababi; Innovative Research Award; Human-Robot Interaction; robotics; artificial intelligence; robot ethics; technology policy; innovation management; safety; transparency; science and technology policy; responsible innovation.

Introduction

Hooman Shababi’s research profile reflects interdisciplinary engagement with management, innovation, technology policy, and emerging digital technologies. His recent scholarship examines relationships between technological development, policy, ethics, and organizational decision-making. This orientation is relevant to human-centered robotics because responsible automation requires technical progress to be considered alongside social, institutional, and ethical dimensions. [2]

Research Profile

Shababi is affiliated with Rahedanesh Institute of Higher Education in Iran and has developed a publication record extending across management, finance, innovation, consumer behavior, and technology policy. Publicly indexed work identifies him as a faculty member and researcher, while recent publications demonstrate increasing attention to artificial intelligence, robotics governance, technological ethics, and policy questions. [3]

Research Contributions

A notable contribution is the examination of robot laws through a contemporary framework integrating safety, ethics, and transparency in science, technology, and innovation policy. Earlier studies also address organizational, environmental, financial, and innovation-related factors. Collectively, these works illustrate an interdisciplinary approach that connects technological change with institutional and human considerations. [3]

Publications

Shababi’s publication record includes peer-reviewed studies across multiple disciplines. Recent work includes “From Asimov’s robot laws to the SET framework: integrating safety, ethics, and transparency in science, technology, and innovation policy,” published in AI Ethics in 2026, with DOI 10.1007/S43681-026-00986-8. Other publications address eco-fashion behavior, information technology capabilities, and socioeconomic research questions. [2]

Research Impact

The available scholarly record indicates impact across several research communities rather than a single narrowly defined discipline. His work has appeared in journals covering artificial intelligence ethics, marketing, information technology, economics, and organizational research. The interdisciplinary nature of this record supports discussion of technology governance and responsible innovation beyond conventional technical boundaries. [1]

Award Suitability

For the Innovative Research Award, Shababi’s suitability can be considered through the interdisciplinary character of his scholarship and its engagement with emerging technology-policy challenges. His 2026 study directly addresses robot safety, ethics, and transparency, themes relevant to human-centered automation. The final award decision should additionally consider the complete submitted record and eligibility documentation. [2]

Conclusion

Hooman Shababi represents an interdisciplinary research profile linking organizational studies, innovation, technology policy, and emerging artificial-intelligence and robotics ethics. His recent scholarship on robot safety, transparency, and responsible technology provides a relevant foundation for consideration under an Innovative Research Award, subject to independent verification of submitted academic credentials and award criteria. [1]

References

  1. A Lyapunov-Based Stability Assessment Framework for Technological Systems: Theory, Modeling, and Applications
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/404578230_A_Lyapunov-Based_Stability_Assessment_Framework_for_Technological_Systems_Theory_Modeling_and_Applications
  2. From the Screen to the State: How Science Fiction Films Inspire and Influence Science and Technology Policy
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/407078143_From_the_Screen_to_the_State_How_Science_Fiction_Films_Inspire_and_Influence_Science_and_Technology_Policy
  3. The determinants of eco-fashion purchase intention and willingness to pay
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/367269457_The_determinants_of_eco-fashion_purchase_intention_and_willingness_to_pay