shahpar Haghighat | Mixed & Extended Reality | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. shahpar Haghighat | Mixed & Extended Reality | Research Excellence Award

Breast Cancer Research Center | Iran

Dr. Shahpar Haghighat is an Iranian Research Professor in breast cancer epidemiology with over three decades of clinical, academic, and research contributions within ACECR and the Iranian Center for Breast Cancer. She earned her MD and MPH from Tehran University of Medical Sciences and completed her PhD in Epidemiology at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, focusing on cost-effectiveness in breast cancer screening. Since 1996, she has served as a researcher, clinic manager, educator, advisor, and senior leader in multiple breast cancer programs, including Vice Chancellor for Education & Research and Senior Advisor to the Breast Cancer Research Center. A pioneer in Iran, she established the first telephone consulting service for breast disease, the first breast clinic data registration system, the first follow-up service for breast cancer patients, and the first nationwide lymphedema clinic. She has delivered more than 80 workshops on early diagnosis, designed numerous training programs on lymphedema management, and taught epidemiology, family planning, communicable and non-communicable disease epidemiology, and research methods across several universities. Her research spans screening and prevention, lymphedema therapy, quality of life, health economics, cancer survivorship, psychological interventions, symptom management, physical activity, immune function, prediction modeling, and psychometrics; she has led or contributed to more than 50 major projects. Dr. Haghighat has received multiple national and international awards, including the ISL Presidential Prizes (2011, 2013) and several “Prior Researcher” and “Best Article” honors at Iranian Breast Cancer Congresses. She is a long-standing member of key scientific and professional bodies, including the International Society of Lymphology, the Iranian Society of Epidemiology, and the International Epidemiological Association, and has served on scientific committees, ethics boards, and editorial boards—notably as Editor-in-Chief of the Iranian Journal of Breast Cancer. Her academic output includes numerous peer-reviewed publications on breast cancer epidemiology, screening, survivorship, lymphedema, psychosocial factors, and statistical modeling. Fluent in English and Persian, she continues to advance breast cancer research, prevention, and patient-centered care in Iran through leadership, innovation, and sustained scientific engagement.

 

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Fatih Altug | Spatial Computing | Best VR Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatih Altug | Spatial Computing | Best VR Researcher Award

Ondokuz Mayis University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatih Altug is a distinguished academic and Associate Professor at Ondokuz Mayıs University, Turkey, whose research expertise lies at the intersection of economic geography, spatial computing, and socio-cultural analysis, with a strong focus on understanding how geographic structures and cultural dynamics shape social and economic outcomes across regions. Throughout his academic career, he has consistently explored themes related to regional development, gender disparities, labor market conditions, and the socio-spatial mechanisms that influence human activity, contributing valuable insights to the broader fields of geography and social sciences. His recent research, “Spatial Analysis of Socio-Cultural Factors Affecting Women’s Employment in Türkiye,” represents a significant academic contribution, offering a rigorous and multidimensional examination of how cultural norms, education levels, regional accessibility, and economic opportunities influence the workforce participation of women across diverse geographic contexts. By applying advanced spatial analysis techniques, Dr. Altug provides a comprehensive understanding of the structural and cultural barriers that shape gender inequality, highlighting the importance of spatial patterns, local dynamics, and socio-economic environments in determining employment outcomes. His findings not only enrich academic knowledge but also offer evidence-based insights that can support policymakers, development planners, and social agencies working toward gender equity and regional progress. Published through reputable academic platforms such as Wiley’s International Social Science Journal, his scholarship reflects methodological strength, analytical depth, and a commitment to addressing critical social issues through data-driven spatial research. Alongside his research contributions, Dr. Altug is actively involved in academic mentoring, interdisciplinary collaboration, and scholarly discussions that connect geography with sociology, economics, and emerging technological fields such as immersive and spatial computing. His professional engagement includes participating in research forums, contributing to scientific communities, and supporting the development of the next generation of researchers.

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Altug, F. (2025). Spatial analysis of socio-cultural factors affecting women’s employment in Turkiye. International Social Science Journal. Advance online publication.

Altug, F., & Almamammadli, G. (2025). Turkiye’de kadin istihdamInIn sektorel ve bolgesel duzeyde yogunlasma durumu. International Journal of Geography and Geography Education.

Altug, F., & Akkoyun, K. (2023). Gecici kumelerin inovasyon sureclerinin gelismesine etkisi: TEKNOFEST ornegi. International Journal of Geography and Geography Education.

Altug, F. (2022). Bilissel ve orgutsel yakinligin bilimsel is birliklerine etkisi: Turkiye’deki cografya dergileri uzerine ampirik bir arastirma. Ege Cografya Dergisi.

Tuysuz, S., Baycan, T., & Altug, F. (2022). Economic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak in Turkey: Analysis of vulnerability and resilience of regions and diversely affected economic sectors. Asia-Pacific Journal of Regional Science.